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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 10: Nigeria begins IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase with victory over Zambia

Posted : 04 November 2024

Nigeria's U-18 men's handball team began their IHF Trophy Africa Men's Continental Phase on a winning note as they defeated Zambia 36-21 on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.


Coach Emeka Nnamani's tutored team was spot on from the first blast of the whistle, taking advantage of the wings to score several goals in the first half and emerging with a 17-9 lead.

 

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The second half saw a bit of resilience from the Zambians as they tested Nigeria, but goalkeeper Samuel Obabori was up to the task, making important saves while captain Faruk Kareem and the rest of the team ensured they scored goals to finish the match with a comfortable 36-21 victory.


Goalkeeper Samuel Obabori was rightly awarded the Most Valuable Player of the match.


Coach Emeka Nnamani said the team understood the task at hand and followed his instructions despite arriving in Addis Ababa a day behind schedule due to an unfortunate flight situation, which resulted in them playing Zambia just hours after arriving in town for the match.


"I must give kudos to my players for not allowing the unfortunate situation of our flight from Nigeria to affect them against Zambia, who were better rested for the match."


"They understood the importance of the match and executed our tactical plan perfectly. It was a good match, and we are ready for the next one," Coach Emeka Nnamani stated.


Nigeria will host Ethiopia in their second match of the competition on Monday at 1 PM Nigerian time.

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