Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship: Nigeria defeat host to advance to Quarter Final

Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship: Nigeria defeat host to advance to Quarter Final

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:41 - 20.09.2023

Nigeria defeats Tunisia 28-20 at the Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship.

Nigeria's U-18 Women's handball team redeemed itself after defeating Tunisia 28-20 at the Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship.

Coach Shittu Agboola's team knew they needed to beat the host in order to advance to the quarter finals, and despite a poor start, they won the first half 13-9.

Second half was even a more comfortable affair for Nigeria as the team continued in the same fashion wherein they left off in first with Rahima Bello mesmerizing and punching hole in the Tunisia defense and they won the game 28-20.

The Nigeria under-18s handball girls celebrate.

Rahima Bello was voted MVP of the match for her superlative performance,

Nigeria has advanced to the tournament quarterfinals, where they will face Morocco on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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