Handball: National Division One League holds August in Umuahia
The Handball Federation of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja announced that the 2025 National Division One League will be held from August 1 to 18, in Umuahia, Abia State.
This is contained in a statement by the Secretary-General of HFN, Monica Otumala.
The National Division One League is the promotional league into the top-tier handball league.
The National Division One League is the promotional league into the top-tier handball league.
The secretary said the technical meeting involving officials of teams and contingents will be held on August 7, while matches will commence on August 8.
She advised participating teams to commence registration immediately, noting that registrations would end on the day of the technical meeting.
She said, “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 August 7.’’
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.
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)
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