Nigeria defeats Burkina Faso in IHF Nations Trophy handball match

In the opening stages of the IHF Nations Trophy Seniors Women held in Ouagadougou, Nigeria secured a significant victory over Burkina Faso with a final score of 33-25. Despite trailing by only one point at halftime (13-14), the Burkina Faso team conceded to Nigeria's pressure and counter-attacks in the second half, allowing Nigeria to maintain its lead at the top of the group.

Other notable results from the tournament include a dominant performance by Côte d'Ivoire, which defeated Liberia 66-07, with Ericka Floresse Doué named MVP of the match. Benin also secured a victory, defeating Togo 20-11. Nigeria's win against Burkina Faso follows their previous successful outing in the competition, further consolidating their position in the tournament standings.