Nigeria’s fairytale run in the 2025 IHF Men’s Emerging Nations Championship came to an end in the semi-finals as host Bulgaria proved too strong, securing a 30-23 victory in Varna.
The Nigerian team had been one of the tournament’s surprise packages, finishing the preliminary round unbeaten and displaying power, pace, and promise.
Faruk Yusuf emerged as a standout performer, fueling hopes of a historic final appearance.
However, Bulgaria, backed by a passionate home crowd and…
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