The Nigerian handball team is gearing up to face Chinese Taipei in the placement match of the 10th IHF Women’s Youth (U18) World Championship, currently taking place in Chuzhou, People’s Republic of China, according to a report by PUNCH Sports Extra.
After a tough start in Group B where they suffered defeats against Croatia and Montenegro, Nigeria managed to secure a victory over Angola in their third match. However, subsequent losses to Chile and Austria in the President’s Cup added to their challenges.
As the main round and President’s Cup concluded, the focus has now shifted to the quarterfinals and placement matches that will determine the final rankings in the competition.
The quarterfinals are set to take place today at the International Handball Hall and the Olympic Sports Centre in Chuzhou, with teams like Croatia, Denmark, Hungary, Serbia, France, Germany, Japan, and Spain vying for the title.
Among the remaining teams, Denmark stands out as a previous title holder, having won the championship in Canada 2006 and Montenegro 2012. In contrast, teams like Croatia, France, Spain, and Japan are still seeking their first medal in the competition.