By Joel Ajayi
Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.
In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.
Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and finished the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.
Speaking after the victory FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the victory to the determination and resilient on the part of the team to win medal
“We plan for Gold bit we are unable to get it, but we did not leave Ogun state empty handed we are able to secure the bronze and we are happy for that.
“We have the best team, the skill player and they play to instruction and by the grace of God come next festival Handball will come out strong in Enugu.”
