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Handball: Nigeria’s U23 & U18 men’s teams begin preparation for top international championships

Handball: Nigeria’s U23 & U18 men’s teams begin preparation for top international championships

Nigeria's under-23 and under-18 men’s handball teams have begun intensive preparatory camps ahead of two top international handball championships, Afrosport reports. The men’s U23 handball team, led by coaches Solomon Yola and Adebayo Yekini, is presently undergoing intensive training at Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja ahead of the 5th IHF Emerging Nations Championship, which will hold from 11-16 March 2025 in Vana,...

Nigeria beat Guinea to be crowned champion of IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Phase

Nigeria's under-18 men's handball team were crowned champions of the IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Phase on Wednesday, after securing a 38-26 victory over Guinea in the final held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Afrosport reports. The finale was attended by prominent officials from the Ethiopian central government and representatives from the Nigerian embassy, including Minister Mr. Boco Effiom Mbo. Coach Emeka Nnamani’s team started the match...

Nigeria beat Ethiopia to qualify for IHF Trophy African Continental semifinals

Nigeria beat Ethiopia to qualify for IHF Trophy African Continental semifinals

Nigeria’s under-18 men’s handball team defeated host Ethiopia 47-31 at the IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase in Addis Ababa on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Emeka Nnamani-led Nigerian side entered the game on a high note after seeing off Zambia in their opening match. Nigeria continued their dominance in the competition, ending the first half with a 25-16 lead. The hosts, however, fought back in the...

Al Ahly secure record 11th CAF Champions League crown

Al Ahly: How Egyptian giants are dominating sports in Africa

Al Ahly Sporting Club are dominantly known for their exploits in football but the Egyptian giants are making waves in other sporting events with triumphs in continental events. Al Ahly SC is an established sports franchise based in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo with teams in Football, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Table-Tennis and Basketball. The Red Devils are not just ruling Egypt, but they are stamping...

2023 African Games: When is it and what is it about?

2023 African Games: When is it and what is it about?

Africa is bracing up for the 13th edition of the African Games that will take place in Ghana from March 8. The continental sports festival has been a traditional event organised by the Africa Union in partnership with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa and the Association of African Sports Confederations. All 54 countries on the continent are expected to participate in the quadrennial...