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The Nigerian youngsters saw off a stubborn Rwanda side to set up a titanic final-round clash with the hosts.
Nigeria's under-20 male team defeated Rwanda on Day 4 of the IHF Trophy Continental Phase ongoing in Brazzaville, Congo.
Coach Fidelis Obi's side did their business brusquely as they defeated a tough Rwandan team 44-32 to put pressure on Guinea and Congo on the log.
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U-20s make it three wins in three
The Nigerian under-20s have fully found their feet at the IHF Challenge Trophy in Congo.
The U-20s have gone from losing 28-26 to Guinea in their tournament's opener to winning three on the bounce.
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A comprehensive 51-30 win over Madagascar in their second game of the tournament was followed by another excellent win over Zimbabwe, with Nigeria winning that encounter 50-19.
After the latest win, they will play host Congo in a make or mar match and hope a win will help them be in the conversation for qualification for the intercontinental championship. The time of the match is 5 pm.
The U-18s
Meanwhile, Nigeria's under-18 team will return to the court after a day's rest.
The coach Emeka Nnamani's tutored side was not a part of the action on day 4 after winning their opening three matches in the competition.
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They will, however, return to the court on day four when they will play Guinea in what is expected to be an explosive tie between the two teams at 3 pm.
A win for them will see Nigeria qualify for the IHF Challenge Trophy Intercontinental Championship.
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