Since Sunday 8 September takes place at the Hall of Arts and Leisure in Cotonou, the play-offs of the Moov Africa Pro Handball League. A phase where suspense, the surprises and the beauty of the game leave fans indifferent, on the throne, leaders and actors.
Encounters that exude the joy of loving and satisfying your passion. Technical gestures (Kung-fu, double kung-fu, roucoulette, Reverse Roucoulette, the chabala, the shot in the back….) to make the audience sublimate and startle are there. Lovers and enthusiasts of handball and sporting activities who travel to attend the various meetings do not hesitate to say so..
Jean H. is a French teacher, who he says discovered handball thanks to his daughter who practices it : “It’s because of her that I loved handball and since then I never tire of it. I can tell you that we are witnessing some very good matches during this last phase of the play-offs.. Oh ! The show is there ».
Guillaume, computer technician agrees : “Handball is one of my favorite disciplines. I learned it on the benches. With what we have seen for several years and especially the displayed will and dynamism of the executive committee of the Beninese Handball Federation led by Sidikou Karimou, the show is different and pleasant. Anyway, I don’t regret having arranged my calendar to come and follow certain meetings”.
For Queen, young handball player 17 years, the performance of these elders on the floor encourages him to work more. “I want to go far in the practice of this discipline. And I find it pleasant to see the riot of energy and the determination that each actor exudes to achieve victory.. Nothing but joy in the stands”, she confided. When asked about his favorite teams, she answers : “It’s still undecided at home. Because the teams present different tables. But I lean towards Flowers for the Ladies and Adjidja for the Men”.
The atmosphere at the Hall is great, comments Anselme Houénoukpo sports journalist : “it’s magnificent, we'll be amazed by it ». He adds “I invite the sporting public to make the trip even more because this edition is unique. This is the fruit of the good organization that the Beninese Handball Federation has always had., an example to follow ».
The president of the Southern Regional Handball League, Euloge Dossou explains that what is happening, is to the credit of the executive committee of the Federation and the president, Sidikou Karimou, “who fight every day to raise the level of preparation and ensure that we have nothing to envy of other competitions. It's heavy, really heavy in terms of preparation and the logistics that were deployed for the event. This is the place to salute sponsors and partners who have trusted us. Their support must be recognized and it is Beninese sport, in particular our handball which comes out with very high visibility. It’s a win-win partnership that deserves to be sustained”.
Damien TOLOMISSI