Most of the women who lived in Congo have at least once played the Nzango in their youth. This young girls game is now part of the official sports disciplines throughout the Congolese territory, and which is seeing more and more success.
The game’s rules
“The Nzango is played as a group, between two teams of 10 to 12 people, each one in front of each other, with two players jumping and slapping their hands and throwing a leg in front of them. Points depending on whether the legs of two players intersect or not.The choice of scoring according to the right or left leg is made beforehand, the player who scores a point continues the tour until the opponent stops. By animated songs of players and sometimes supporters. ”
Health Effects
According to some doctors, who encourage the practice of this sport, the Nzango has beneficial effects on health, especially in the treatment of obesity.
The nzango at the African Games Brazzaville 2015
