Nigeria, March 13 -- Nigeria's men's handball team has etched its name in history, becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the IHF Men's Emerging Nations Championship ongoing in Bulgaria.

A hard-fought 25-22 victory over Moldova secured their spot in the final four of the 2025 edition, marking a milestone achievement for African handball.

With Azerbaijan already eliminated, this encounter was a decisive one for both Nigeria and Moldova. Nigeria entered the game undefeated, but Moldova proved to be a tough opponent in a high-stakes thriller.

The match began with Nigeria on the back foot as Moldova surged to an early 4-0 lead.

Goalkeeper Ion Saharnean stood firm, keeping Nigeria scoreless for over six minutes. Howe...