Nigeria’s youth handball teams have reaffirmed their dominance in the sub-region with a historic double victory at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase in Lomé, Togo. Both the Under-18 and Under-20 sides secured convincing wins in their respective finals on Saturday to emerge champions.
The Under-18 team, coached by Abdulhakim Yakubu, defeated Côte d’Ivoire 32-19 in a commanding performance. The Nigerian side controlled the game from start to finish with disciplined defence and coordinated attacking play, capping a strong campaign that included a 42-22 semi-final win over Ghana.
In the Under-20 category, the team led by coach David Emmanuel completed the double with a 39-29 victory over Benin. Their journey to the final was more competitive, as they edged Ghana 21-19 in the semi-finals, with goalkeeper Attahiru Sahabi playing a decisive role through crucial saves.
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The victories confirm Nigeria’s continued strength in youth handball within the region and secure qualification for both teams to the continental phase of the competition. The achievement also reflects ongoing efforts by the National Sports Commission to develop grassroots handball and prepare young athletes for higher levels of competition.
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