By Gloria Omang
Abuja, May 4, 2018 (NAN) Chidimma Anosike, Captain of IMO Grasshoppers Handball team on Friday, expressed optimum that the team would win the first phase of the ongoing Prudent Energy Handball competition in Abuja.
Anosike told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the team was well prepared for the league.
According to her, we have prepared very hard for the league and I know that God will crown our effort.
“We prepare physically and mentally for this game and nothing is going to stop us,” she said.
Anosike thanked organisers of the league, adding that it would help to encourage young players into the sport.
“Competitions like this will arouse interest in the sport and reposition it for better performances in national, continental and international championships.”
Anosike called on the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) to organise grassroots competitions that would help to develop handball at that level and get talents for the sport.
NAN reports that IMO Grasshoppers is currently second on the table with 10 points, following Safety Babes with 12 points.
The league which began on Friday will end on Sunday.(NAN)
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Edited by Dada Ahmed