IHF Trophy Tourney: Nigeria Under 18, 20 Teams Crowned Champions

IHF Trophy Tourney: Nigeria Under 18, 20 Teams Crowned Champions 

Ibraheem Lateef Ayodele

Nigeria Under 18 and Under 20 team have been crowned champions of the IHF Trophy Tournament for Africa Zone 3 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The Nigerian teams defeated host Ivory Coast in both finals in what was a cagey affair to the disappointment of several Ivorian fans who were rooting for their teams.

The a 18 team led by Coach Emeka Nnamani crowned their superlative performance at the championship as they defeated Ivory Coast 29-24 to win the championship with 100% performance. Niger Republic came third in the category as they defeated Benin Republic 27-25.

The Under 20 Nigeria team under the tutelage of Coach Fidelis Obi found it difficult in a tensed final against Ivory Coast but they persevered to score the last shot of the match which earned them a 29-28 victory over the host. Niger Republic also came third as they defeated Burkina Faso 30-24.

With this victory, Nigeria's Under 18 and Under 20 team team will participate in the continental IHF Challenge Trophy which will hold in Brazzaville, Congo from December 12 to 18, 2022.