IHF Challenge: Nigeria whitewash Zambia, Zimbabwe in Congo

Nigeria's national under-18 and 20 male teams cruised to big wins on day 3 of the IHF Challenge Trophy Continental Phase which is being played at the Gymnase Nicole OBA ( Nicole Oba Gymnasium) in Brazzaville, Congo.

Coach Emeka Nnamani's under-18 team did not sweat much as they annihilated Zambia with a 55-16 victory.

It was the same story for the under-20 team led by Coach Fidelis Obi as they emphatically cut down Zimbabwe with a 50-19 victory.

It's been an interestinh journey for the Nigerian teams in the IHF Challenge Trophy in Congo.

After the opening day which saw Nigeria win one and lose the other game, the u-18s and 20 have gone from strength to strength.

The youngest of the two, the u-18s, with the latest victory have improved their records to three wins in three matches.

Coach Nnamani's boys started their campaign with a comprehensive and comfortable 45 - 30 win over Burundi before a 28-22 victory over host, Congo followed.

The coach Obi boys have overcome their shaky start to the IHF Challenge Trophy to make it two wins in the last two matches.

The U-20s started with a narrow 28-26 defeat to Guinea before bouncing back in style against Madagascar following a 51-30 win in their second game of the tournament.

Nigeria's u-18s won't be on duty on Thursday, making the under-20 team the only Nigerian team to feature on day 4. They face Rwanda at 1 pm in search of their third consecutive victory.