Nigeria’s under-18 women’s handball team secured a berth in the 2024 IHF Women’s Youth World Championship by defeating Morocco 28-14 in the quarter-finals of the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship held in Monastir, Tunisia. The Nigerian team exhibited their prowess from the outset, recognizing that victory over their North African opponents would grant them a ticket to the global event in Asia.
During the first half, the IHF Women champions dominated, amassing a commanding 17-5 lead by halftime. In the second half, Morocco attempted to narrow the gap, but they encountered a resilient Nigeria side led by Coach Shittu Agboola, ultimately losing with a score of 28-14.
Chidera Ogwumsimba was voted MVP of the match.
The result means that Nigeria have qualified for the semi-finals of the competition and also for the first time qualified for the IHF Women’s Youth World Championship which will hold in China next year.
The team will also play in the IHF Women Trophy Intercontinental Phase later in the year as well.
Nigeria will play Egypt in the semi-finals on Friday.
