Nigeria’s U-18s lost to Montenegro 26-9 on Thursday, August 14, 2024, in their second Group B match at the ongoing 2024 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s U-18 Championship in Chuzhou, China , CompleteSports.com reports.
Nigeria’s U-18s, who lost their first Group B match to Croatia, 33-11, were overpowered by Montenegro, who conceded six points in the first half, which ended 13-6.
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In the second half, Montenegro extended their dominance, increasing their lead to a 10-point margin, leaving Nigeria on the brink of elimination after losing two group-stage matches.
The match ended 26-9, with Nigeria finishing with single digits—a slightly better result compared to their first match, which Croatia won 33-11.
Montenegro’s victory against Nigeria placed them and Croatia at the top of the group, with Montenegro in second position and Croatia in first, both qualifying for the next round.
Nigeria, along with fellow African country Angola, have not won any of their first two matches. Angola lost their first match to Montenegro 26-16 and fell 30-14 to Croatia in their second clash.
Nigeria will face Angola in their third match, while Montenegro will take on Croatia on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
By Dotun Omisakin
Photo credit: IHF
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