The Nigeria Men’s Handball national team has departed Lagos for Egypt to represent the country in the 26th African Men’s Handball Championship starting from 17th to 27th January in Cairo, Egypt.
The team which had been camping in Abuja for awhile left the nation’s capital for Lagos where they board another flight to the North African country.
Meanwhile, the head coach of the team, Rafiu Salami, has announced his final 16-man squad for theAfrican Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt.
The list consists of three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.
Benin Republic-based goalkeeper Michael Agbaji is picked alongside Obinna Okwor (Confluence Stars) and Abass Muhammed (Niger United HC).
Ibrahim Dikko and Hakeem Salami of Adidja HC were selsted for the positions of Centre Back.
Eight players will be making their debut for the senior national team includes; Abass Muhammed, Ibrahim Dikko, Joseph Gbawuan, Daniel Bello, John Shagari, Hakeem Salami, Andrew Ojo and Osamwonyi Olaye.
The Golden Arrows will kick off their quest and will take on Angola on Wednesday January 17 in their first match of Group D, before further clashes with Tunisia on January 19 and Kenya on January 21, 2024.