Nigeria U18, U20 Teams Zoom Into Semi--finals in Togo

Nigeria U18, U20 Teams Zoom Into Semi--finals in Togo

Sampson Adedeji 

Nigeria’s Under-18 and Under-20 men’s handball teams have both secured qualification for the semi-finals of the ongoing IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament in Lomé, Togo, following impressive victories over Benin Republic and Ivory Coast respectively, BSNSports.com.ng reports

The two teams continued their dominant run in the competition with convincing performances that underlined Nigeria’s growing strength in youth handball across the region.

The Under-18 side produced a commanding display against Benin Republic, controlling proceedings from start to finish to book their place in the last four. 

Their cohesion in attack and discipline in defence proved too much for their opponents.

Similarly, the Under-20 team delivered a strong performance against Ivory Coast, showcasing tactical superiority and clinical finishing to seal a comfortable victory and advance to the semi-finals.

With both teams now in the final four, Nigeria remains firmly on course for a double podium finish as they aim to continue their impressive campaign in the tournament.

The IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament, currently taking place in Lomé, serves as a key developmental competition for emerging handball talents across the West African region.