Nigeria Zoom Into Final Of Africa Men Continental Phase

Nigeria Zoom Into Final Of Africa Men Continental Phase

Precious Oham

Nigeria will play in the final of the IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase following their hard-fought 44-33 victory over Cameroon on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The defending champions, led by Coach Emeka Nnamani, fought hard against a defensively minded Cameroon side from the first blast of the whistle, scoring more from the wings and fast breaks as they won the first half 22-15 despite the odds.

The second half continued in the same vein with left-back Christian Foloki Bolaji dictating proceedings with vital goals from the 9 meters and the wings to win the match 44-33.

Foloki, who got injured after a collision with the goalkeeper of Cameroon in the last minute of the match, was voted the Most Valuable Player of the match.

Speaking to HFN Media after the match, Coach Emeka Nnamani praised his team for fighting hard against Cameroon and doing everything possible to get to the final once again.

"I am very excited that we did enough to defeat Cameroon in the semi-final.

"I want to praise the boys for doing everything humanly possible and fighting hard against Cameroon."

"Now we will make sure we do our best in the final to qualify for the Intercontinental phase," Coach Emeka Nnamani said Nigeria will now play Guinea in the final on Wednesday at 3 pm Nigeria time.