The much-anticipated Greater Accra Handball League 2024 season commenced with a bang on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Prisons Handball Court. This season marks the introduction of an ‘A’ League and a ‘B’ League, aligning with IHF standards to elevate the competition’s quality. The ‘A’ League features the top-tier teams, promising intense and high-stakes matches from the outset.
Women’s Division Highlights:
The opening match set the tone for an exhilarating season as the 2024 Open Gala champions, Army Ladies, faced off against Police Ladies. The Police Ladies showcased their superior strategy and skill, emerging victorious with a score of 21-17. In the second match, Navy displayed their dominance against Fire, securing a decisive 31-17 victory.
The final women’s division game of the day ended in a thrilling draw between Prisons and Air Force, with both teams finishing the match at 23-23.
Men’s Division Highlights
The men’s division matches were equally electrifying. Police and Army locked horns in a nail-biting encounter, with Army narrowly clinching the win by a single point, 28-27.
Navy continued their winning streak in the men’s division as well, edging out Fire with a close 23-22 victory. Prisons, the 2024 Open Gala champions, upheld their reputation with a solid 23-20 win against Air Force.
The opening week of the Greater Accra Handball League 2024 ‘A’ League has set a high bar for the rest of the season. With intense competition and outstanding performances, fans can look forward to more thrilling handball action in the weeks to come.
