Double Triumph: Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 Men’s Handball Teams Crowned Zone 3 Champions

Nigeria’s U-18 men’s handball team dominated Ivory Coast 32–19 in the Youth final in Lomé under Coach Abdulhakim Yakubu’s guidance. Their commanding performance secured the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 title. In the Junior final, Coach David Emmanuel’s U-20 side outplayed Benin Republic 39–29. Nigeria led 22–16 at halftime and held firm after the break to clinch victory. These wins earn both age groups the right to represent Zone 3 at the IHF Trophy Africa Continental Phase later this year, where they will face top teams from across the continent.

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