Former Benue Buffaloes handball player, Obinna Anih has become the first Nigerian handball player to play in the Russian Handball League.
Obinna Anih joined Zenit St Petersburg HC a few months after signing for Don Cossacks-Sfedu of Russia, banging 16 goals in 3 matches.
An elated Obinna Anih told www.aclsports.com that he is beginning to fulfill his handball dreams at a young age.
Anih promised to justify his signing and add more firepower to Zenit St Petersburg side.
He said, “I am short of words because I never saw this coming. Signing for Zenit St Petersburg is a big deal for me and my family while becoming the first Nigerian to play in the Russian League is a bigger deal. I want to say thank you lord for the opportunity given to me.
“I want to say that I am beginning to fulfill my dreams in the game of handball. I have played in Nigerian league, had a short stint in Morocco, I was a journeyman in Israel and moving to a top club in Russian is marvellous. I hope I will not stop dreaming till I get to more top clubs in the world”.
He said coming to the club will add more strength to team adding that he has no regrets since becoming a player.
Anih said, “I have full confidence and a big feeling that my addition to the team will strengthen every department on the court. I am coming to add more strength and by the grace of God all my efforts will not be in vain.
“Since I began the game of handball, I have never had any regret because this game called handball has been a blessing to me my family and my son.
“My dream is to have more Nigerian players come to Russia and play professionally because we have what it takes. The message I have for my fellow handball players in Nigeria is to work hard, pray and have a winning mindset”.
Good luck, don’t forget family