IHF Trophy: Nigeria defeatsTahiti, sets up Georgia date on Sunday for Championship's crown
Nigeria had 81 total shots with 76% all-shot efficiency. They got several of their goals mostly through fast breaks.
Nigeria, Friday evening, defeated Tahiti with an annihilating 61-21 victory at the IHF Trophy Intercontinental Phase 2023 ongoing in Costa Rica.
The national under-18 male handball team, obviously learning from the turnovers committed in their 32-32 draw game against Guadaloupe, went into the business of the day as they roasted the Tahitians with a decisive and almost near-perfect display of handballing skills making them win the first half 27-5.
The second half was a continuation of the first half with a player of the match goalkeeper Fuad Gbolahun providing opportunities for the on-court players to score many of their fast break goals thereby winning the second half 34-16. This is as the Tahitians came out to play.
Nigeria had 81 total shots with 76% all-shot efficiency. They got several of their goals mostly through fast breaks.
They now lead the standing with 5 points same point as Guadaloupe but with more goals scored. Guadaloupe defeated Georgia 33-29.
The Coach Emeka Nnamani tutored side will play Georgia on Saturday (midnight WAT on Sunday) and a victory will see Nigeria crowned champion.
