Bulgaria Defeats Nigeria In IHF Georgia Emerging Nations Tournament
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The under 23 male national handball team Monday evening suffered a 27-19 defeat to Bulgaria at the IHF Emerging Nations Tournament holding in Georgia, Bestchoicesports.com.ng understands
Nigeria had lost their first game in Group B to host Georgia by 24-14 before playing out a thrilling 31-31 draw with Ireland and had hoped to get a win over Bulgaria in a-must win game for the team.
But the boys succumbed to a superior tactically efficient Bulgaria who put sword to Nigeria’s hope of winning especially in the second half.
Despite the disappointing defeat, Obinna was voted the most valuable player in Nigeria team.