Team Lagos men’s handball captain Abdulsalam Razak has said the team will fight hard to win a medal at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
Duru Olubukola’s side finished fourth at the last edition in Asaba, Delta State.
Razak and his teammates started their quest for a podium finish with a hard-earned 25-24 victory over Team Sokoto at the Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja on Monday.
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The goalkeeper is optimistic they can build on their positive start.
“Our target in Ogun State is to go home with a medal, possibly the gold,” he told Complesports.com.
“We fought so hard in Asaba, but unfortunately we finished fourth and could not win a medal.
“The experience will be vital for us this time around. I believe we have a team that and quality to make it to the podium.
By Adeboye Amosu in Abeokuta
Photo by Ganiyu Yusuf
