Handball: Kosovo U18 wins dramatic match against Nigeria
Kosovo’s U18 national handball team began its campaign at the “IHF Trophy Intercontinental” with a dramatic win. On Thursday evening, in a match played at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Pristina, the young “Dardanians” triumphed by three goals over the Nigeria national team, 30:27. In the first half, the Nigerian team had a lead of
Kosovo’s U18 national handball team began its campaign at the “IHF Trophy Intercontinental” with a dramatic win.
On Thursday evening, in a match played at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Pristina, the young “Dardanians” triumphed by three goals over the Nigeria national team, 30:27.
In the first half, the Nigerian team had a four-goal lead, but Kosovo’s young handball players put in a much better performance to secure a very important victory.
Amar Muqolli, who was also named the player of the match, was Kosovo’s best player with eight goals. Granit Kadiri and Drijon Istrefi scored six goals each in the win, while Olsi Mulaj contributed five goals.
Goalkeeper Olt Kabashi also put in a good performance.
Kosovo U18 will play its next Group B match against New Caledonia.
With the victory, Kosovo U18 advances to the semifinals as group winners.
