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30 teams set for National Division One Handball League In Benin City
Joel Ajayi
No fewer than 30 teams comprised of 20 male teams and 10 female teams, are expected to participate in the National Division One League which is a promotional championship to the top flight Prudent Energy Handball Premier
The competition, Division One Handball League for 2021 will hold this February in Benin City, Edo State.
The second tier handball league now sponsored and hosted by the Edo State Government, will hold from February 25 to March 6, 2022.
According to a statement by the HFN Secretary General, Alhaji Maigidansanma Mohammed, the executive board of the HFN led by Mr. Sam Ocheho in a virtual meeting on Sunday, settled for the date after getting the nod from the officials of the Edo State Government and the state’s handball association.
“The Executive Board of the Handball Federation of Nigeria led by Mr. Sam Ocheho had a meeting virtually yesterday (Sunday) wherein they fixed the date for the National Division One Handball League after getting the mandate from the Edo State Government” Alhaji Maigidansanma said.
However, the winners in the Male and Female Categories will automatically get promotional ticket to be part of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier 2022.
The National Division One League 2021 which was to hold in November last year was postponed after the Edo State Government asked for time to prepare.
Sports
From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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