Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 men’s handball teams have been crowned champions of the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament after impressive victories in their respective finals.
The Under-18 side, coached by Abdulhakim Yakubu, delivered a dominant performance in the Youth final, defeating Ivory Coast 32–19 to secure the title.
In the Junior category, the Under-20 team, under the guidance of Coach David Emmanuel, also showcased superiority with a 39–29 win over Benin Republic.
Nigeria set the tone early in the encounter, taking a 22–16 lead into halftime before maintaining their momentum in the second half to seal the victory.
Following their triumphs, both teams have qualified to represent Zone 3 at the IHF Trophy Africa Continental Phase later this year, where they will face top teams from other regions across the continent.
