In a gripping week 4 clash of the 2024 Greater Accra Handball League, Ghana Army Handball Men’s team stunned league leaders Cantonment Youth, ending their winning streak with a resounding 21-17 victory. This triumph catapulted the soldiers to the top of the league table, sending shockwaves through the handball community and drawing enthusiasts to the Prisons Handball Court.
Leading up to the match, Cantonment Youth sat atop the men’s table with a perfect 6 points from 3 matches, while Ghana Army trailed with 4 points from their 3 games. The highly anticipated clash lived up to its billing, as both teams delivered a heart-stopping, action-packed game that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.
In a nail-biting men’s contest, the Extinguishers edged out Air Force 22-21. The Eagles soared to a 19-17 lead in the first half, but the Extinguishers, fueled by Rephael Otto’s exceptional goalkeeping, staged a stunning comeback in the second half to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
“In other men’s division action, Ghana Prisons squeaked past Ghana Police 20-19 in a thriller, while Navy dominated EL Wak Wings 30-26 in a convincing win.
The women’s division was abuzz with intense action, as Ghana Prisons stunned league leaders Police 22-20. Air Force asserted their dominance over Fire with a convincing 25-11 win. Meanwhile, the Ghana Army Women’s team made a remarkable comeback in the league standings, trouncing Cantonment Youth 35-12.
