Handball AFCON: Nigeria Will Be Ready For Cameroon Clash, Says Salami

Handball AFCON: Nigeria Will Be Ready For Cameroon Clash, Says Salami

By Precious Oham

The head coach of Nigeria men’s handball team, Rafiu Salami has said his players will be ready for the next opponents at the ongoing 2024 African Senior Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Golden Arrows had an impressive first half lead by 14 to 10 goals despite being caged by the highly tactical Libya side to win 31 to 24 goals on Wednesday.

The former national team player said Nigeria will be ready to face Cameroon in the President’s Cup (9th to 10th placement match).

He added that the team will remain focused till they surpass their previous record set at the last Nations Cup.

Salami said, “Nigeria is taking on Cameroon on Friday for the President’s Cup; they call it losers ‘ final. Nigeria were there before at the last Nations Cup. Cameroon is a very strong side much as physical as the Congolese; I am going to study their last match.

"I assure you that the boys are ready; we know this time we have to be more focused. The boys are improving and I do not think Cameroon is going to be a problem for us but you cannot be too sure."

Faruk Yusuf was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the match. Nigeria will face Cameroon for the President’s Cup on Friday by 3pm.