This archive report was first published on 15 June 2021.
On June 15, 2021, Kenya's national women's handball team made history by securing their first win at the Africa Nation's Women's Handball Championship in Cameroon.
The team, led by their determination and skill, defeated Madagascar 33-30 in a classification match, marking a significant milestone in their debut at the tournament.
Kenya had faced a tough start to the competition, losing all three of their group matches against hosts Cameroon, DR Congo, and Nigeria. However, they bounced back with a strong performance against Madagascar, leading 17-15 at the end of the first half and sealing the win in the second half.
The victory propelled Kenya into the classification match, which aims to rank teams between 9th and 11th positions. The team's achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they will look to build on this momentum in their future matches.
Meanwhile, other teams in the tournament, including Senegal, Tunisia, Guinea, DR Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, Angola, and Congo, have also made significant progress, with Tunisia and Angola securing their spots in the semi-finals.
The semi-finals are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, with the final set for Friday. The tournament has seen 11 countries, including three debutants, Kenya, Cape Verde, and Madagascar, participate in the 24th edition of the premier women's handball championship.
Angola, the defending champions, has won the title 13 times and will look to retain their crown in the upcoming matches.
