By Jones Gadama
In a bid to make their mark on the international stage, Malawi’s Under-17 and Under-19 girls’ handball teams are gearing up for a thrilling tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe, starting tomorrow and running until May 3.
The teams, coached by the experienced duo of Steve Mhango and Wesley Paul, will face stiff competition from their counterparts from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, South Africa, Namibia, and Mozambique.
The Under-17 and Under-19 teams have been training rigorously in preparation for the tournament, which is organized by the International Handball Federation (IHF). The young players are eager to showcase their skills and make their country proud.
“We are confident that our teams will put up a good fight and make Malawi proud,” said Coach Steve Mhango, adding that, “The girls have worked hard in training, and we believe they have what it takes to compete with the best teams in the region.”
The tournament promises to be an exciting spectacle, with some of the best young handball players in the region set to take to the court. Malawi’s teams will be looking to make a strong impression and potentially secure a spot in future international competitions.
The Under-17 team, comprising talented young players from various clubs across the country, has been training under the watchful eye of Coach Wesley Paul.
“We have a talented group of players, and I’m excited to see them in action,” Coach Paul said, adding that, “We will give it our all and make sure we make a positive impact on the tournament.”
The Under-19 team, on the other hand, has some experienced players who have previously represented Malawi in international competitions. Coach Mhango believes that this experience will give them an edge over their opponents.
“Our Under-19 team has some players who have been around the block a few times, and they will provide leadership and guidance to the younger players,” he said.
The tournament is expected to attract a large following, with handball fans from across the region flocking to Harare to watch the action unfold.
Malawi’s teams will be looking to make their fans proud and bring home some hardware.
As the teams depart for Harare early this morning, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation among the players and coaches. With their sights set on success, Malawi’s young handball stars are ready to take on the best of the region and make their mark on the international stage.
The tournament will provide a valuable opportunity for the young players to gain international experience and exposure, which could potentially open doors for them to play in top leagues and competitions around the world.
Malawi’s handball fraternity is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the tournament, and fans are hoping that the teams will bring home some glory.
With the teams’ talent and determination, there is no doubt that they will give it their all and make Malawi proud.
In Harare, the teams will be based at a local hotel, where they will undergo final preparations before the tournament begins.
The players are expected to be in high spirits, and the atmosphere is expected to be electric as they take to the court to battle it out with the best teams in the region.
The tournament promises to be an exciting and closely contested event, with several teams vying for top honors.
Malawi’s teams will need to be at the top of their game if they are to succeed, but with their talent and determination, they are certainly capable of achieving great things.
As the tournament gets underway, all eyes will be on Malawi’s young handball stars as they take on the best of the region.
Will they make their mark on the tournament and bring home some glory? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – they will give it their all and make Malawi proud.
