The Nigeria national handball team is the team that represents Nigeria in men’s international handball. Handball in Nigeria is overseen by the Handball Federation of Nigeria, which is part of the International Handball Federation. The sport has been played in the country since the early 1970s. Nigeria’s senior side has appeared at many African Championships, showing steady growth over decades.
Nigeria’s team took part in the 1999 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship, their first and only appearance at that level so far. In that event, Nigeria finished in 23rd place, a milestone in the nation’s handball story. The team has also competed regularly in the African Handball Nations Cup. Their best result in that tournament came in 1998 when they finished fourth.
Handball’s popularity in Nigeria extends from schools to community clubs. Local leagues and youth programs help develop new talent. The national side often includes players based in the local league. These athletes train and compete to represent their country at continental events and emerging global tournaments.
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Current Tournaments
Currently, Nigeria is participating in the following tournaments: Africa Cup of Nations.
Last Match
The team’s last match took place on 30 January 2026 against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The match Nigeria - Angola ended with a score of 20:25.
Upcoming Match
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Last 10 Matches Statistics
In the last 10 official matches, the team secured 5 wins and suffered 5 losses.
During this period, the team scored 263 goals and conceded 272. The average number of goals scored is 26.3 (home: 27.57, away: 23.33), and the average number of goals conceded is 27.2 (home: 24.43, away: 33.67).