Nigeria’s Senior Women Handball team opened their campaign at the inaugural IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Africa Zone III in emphatic fashion, cruising to a commanding 39-18 victory over Ghana on Thursday evening in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Sports247 reports that the Nigerian side, under the guidance of head coach Michael Taangahar, delivered a dominant performance from the opening whistle, establishing control of the contest with an impressive blend of attacking efficiency and defensive organisation.
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Nigeria quickly imposed their authority on the game at the Palais Des Sports De Ouaga 2000, leaving Ghana struggling to contain their relentless pressure.
The superiority of the Nigerian team was reflected on the scoreboard at half-time, with the West Africans taking a comfortable 18-7 lead into the interval.
Rather than easing off after the restart, Nigeria maintained their intensity and continued to dictate the tempo. Their attacking movement remained effective, while their defensive structure limited Ghana’s opportunities to reduce the deficit.
The Nigerian team added another 21 goals in the second half to complete a convincing 39-18 triumph, securing a strong start to their Group Stage campaign.
Queen Modebe emerged as one of the standout performers of the encounter and was rewarded for her impressive display after being voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match.
The victory gives Nigeria valuable momentum as they prepare for their second Group Stage fixture of the competition.
Attention will now turn to Friday’s encounter against hosts Burkina Faso, who will be looking to use home advantage to challenge the Nigerian team.
The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Ouagadougou and promises to provide another stern test for Taangahar’s charges as they continue their quest for success at the inaugural IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Africa Zone III.
With a 21-goal victory already secured, Nigeria have sent an early warning to the rest of the competition and will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum against the hosts.
