Nigeria’s under-18 men’s handball team has emerged as champions of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Championship. They clinched the title with a 38-26 victory over Guinea in the tournament final held on Wednesday in Addis Ababa.
Coach Emeka Nnamani’s tutored side started the match with grit, and despite some avoidable turnovers, Nigeria won the first half 21-14. Nigeria then came into their full element in the second half as they played with panache and flair.
Notable efforts from Christian Foloki and Azeez Sulaimon led the team to score important goals and defend better against the Guineans, winning the match 38-26. With this victory, Nigeria retained the title they won in Congo Brazzaville in 2022, and Sulaimon was voted the Player of the Match.
