Burkina Faso and Nigeria Dominate IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 with Gold Medal Triumphs
IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3: Burkina Faso and Nigeria Shine in Abidjan Burkina Faso and Nigeria emerged as the standout nations at the 2025 IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, securing gold medals in the junior (U19) and youth (U17) categories, respectively. The tournament, held from 20–24 April, showcased thrilling comebacks, upsets, and stellar performances, with both nations booking spots in the Continental Phase. Junior Tournament (U19): Burkina Faso’s Historic Comeback Group Stage: Group A: Hosts Côte d’Ivoire topped the group with wins over Burkina Faso (26:22), Central African Republic (31:12), and Ghana (33:18). Group B: Nigeria dominated with crushing victories against Togo (52:8) and Benin (43:30). Knockout Drama: Semi-Finals: Côte d’Ivoire cruised past Benin (34:22). Burkina Faso stunned Nigeria (28:25) after overturning a 14:11 halftime deficit. Final: Burkina Faso staged a stunning comeback vs. hosts Côte d’Ivoire, rallying from 12:15 down to win 32:31. […]