Nigeria, May 27 -- Ogun State handball teams have taken a giant leap toward glory at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024, defeating Kogi State and the FCT in a tense semifinal clash to earn coveted spots in the final.

The female category match at the lively Alake Sports Centre in Ijeja, Abeokuta, electrified the home crowd as the host team edged past their northern challengers with a 24-19 victory.

With momentum and motivation surging through the squad, hopes of clinching gold on home soil have never been higher.

Donning their iconic yellow jerseys, Team Ogun showcased grit and determination to overcome Kogi; who they had already beaten in the group stage, in what proved to be a hard-fought rematch.

The semifinal victory not only highlight...