Luanda:Petro de Luanda secured the bronze medal at the African Women's Club Championship after defeating Côte d'Ivoire's Abidjan HC 42-24 at the Kilamba Multipurpose Pavilion. The Angolan team rebounded from their semifinal loss to dominate the match, establishing a commanding 19-10 lead by halftime and continuing to outpace their opponents with strong offensive and defensive play.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the standout performance came from Petro de Luanda right winger Marcia Manuel, who was named Player of the Match. The victory was a testament to the team's resilience after narrowly missing out on the finals following a 27-24 loss to Egypt's Al Ahly.
Petro de Luanda's head coach, Luis Chaves, acknowledged in a post-match press conference that the semifinal defeat was a difficult setback, especially given the high stakes of the competition. However, he commended his team for their improved performance and emphasized the importance of psychological recovery for the athletes, pointing out that Al Ahly's effective scouting had previously thwarted their strengths.
