Nigeria set to face Algeria in U-20 handball championship opener
Nigeria’s U-20 men’s handball team is preparing to take on Algeria at the 33rd African Men’s Junior Nations Championship in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The team, coached by Emmanuel David, enters the tournament with momentum after their recent regional victory. Drawn in Group B, the Nigerians will also face Angola and Madagascar as they aim for a knockout stage spot. Their performance in this championship will determine qualification for the 2027 IHF Men’s Junior World Championship.
Match highlights
- Nigeria will open their campaign against two-time champions Algeria at the continental tournament.
- The team recently won the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 title, defeating Benin Republic 39-29 in the final.
- The championship features Group B opponents: Algeria, Angola, and Madagascar.
- Coach Emmanuel David has selected 16 players for the competition.
- The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 IHF Men’s Junior World Championship.
