Nigeria begins quest for glory at IHF International Trophy Continental Phase

The Nigerian handball team.

HANDBALL Nigeria begins quest for glory at IHF International Trophy Continental Phase

Izuchukwu Akawor 23:38 - 15.01.2023

The latest tests start this week for the Nigerian youngsters who have departed the country for Congo.

Nigeria's under-18 and 20 male handball teams will this week play their first matches at the IHF International Trophy Continental Phase for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo.

The two teams will play a round-robin competition in both categories with the National under-20 boys, led by coach Fidelis Obi, playing the very first match of the championship against Guinea at 9 am while the Coach Emeka Nnamani led under 18 team begins their competition campaign against Burundi at 11 am.

The victorious handball team from Ivory Coast.

All matches will be played at the Gymnase Nicole OBA ( Nicole Oba Gymnasium) in Brazzaville.

The Nigeria teams qualified for the continental championship after winning both the under 18 and 20 categories of the IHF Challenge Trophy for Africa Zone 3 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast without losing any match and will hope to continue on that momentum force as they aim for the world championship.

The players taking a selfie with Peter Okoye at the departure lounge.

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