Rwanda’s U20 males’s handball workforce accomplished a outstanding turnaround in Abidjan on Tuesday, crushing Zimbabwe 32-16 to guide their place within the quarter-finals of the African Males’s Junior Handball Championship.
After opening their marketing campaign with a heavy 36-20 defeat to Guinea, the junior aspect bounced again with consecutive victories, first overcoming hosts Côte d’Ivoire 30-25 earlier than dismantling Zimbabwe of their last Group A recreation to safe a spot within the final eight.
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The outcome sealed Rwanda’s passage to the knockout stage and capped a formidable restoration from a troublesome opening day.
Rwanda wasted little time taking management towards Zimbabwe, racing right into a 17-10 lead at half-time earlier than extending their benefit after the break.
Thierry Ineza led the scoring with an ideal eight objectives from eight makes an attempt, whereas Dieudonne Habumugisha added three objectives.
The victory marked a dramatic change in fortunes for a aspect that regarded weak after their opening defeat to Guinea.
From struggling a 16-goal defeat of their first match to securing a 16-goal victory towards Zimbabwe, Rwanda have turned their marketing campaign round on the proper time.
The quarter-finals will current a brand new problem, however coach Hafedz Zouabi’s younger aspect will enter the knockout stage with renewed confidence after discovering their rhythm in Abidjan.
Angola topped Group B after beating Nigeria 29-25 of their last group match and will likely be Rwanda’s quarter-final opponents.
