Handball: National Division One League to hold in Umuahia in August
By Georgina Adegbie
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) on Sunday in Abuja announced that the 2025 National Division One League will be held from Aug.1 to 18, in Umuahia, Abia.
The National Division One League is the promotional league into the top-tier handball league.
The Secretary-General of HFN, Monica Otumala, said the technical meeting involving all officials of teams and contingents will be held on Aug. 7, while matches will commence on Aug. 8.
She advised participating teams to commence registration immediately, as all registrations would end on the day of the technical meeting.
“All participating teams should note that documentary registration of players shall be completed on or before July 31.
“All definitive registration must be submitted to the HFN at least before or during the Technical Meeting on Aug. 7,” she said.
The National Division One League is the second-tier league in the stable of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, involving teams aiming to get promoted into the Ardova Handball Premier League.
Four teams, two teams each in the men’s and women’s categories, will get promoted into the top-tier handball premier league.
NAN reports that COAS Shooters and Soof Omo Ogiefo are the defending champions of the National Division One League and are presently in the Ardova Handball Premier League. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Joseph Edeh
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