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HFN Releases Programs of Activities For Year 2022

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January 4, 2022

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have released its programme of activities for the year 2022.

Secretary General of the federation, Alhaji Maigidansanma Mohammed, who released the list, said the programmes for the year will enable the HFN to adequately plan for its activities in the course of the year.

The activities, which majorly centers on the national teams and domestic programmes, begins with the National Division One League, the 2021 edition, which is to hold in February.

The winners of the Division One League will qualify for the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022 and its first phase will hold in Abuja in May 2022 while the second phase would hold in October in Lagos.

Then the 2022 edition of the National Division One League will hold around November on a date to be decided. Teams will qualify for the top tier premier League in 2023.

The winners of the 2021 Prudent Energy Handball Premier League will participate in the 38th Africa Clubs Championship for the Winners’ Cup in April.

Other domestic activities are the National Under 18/21 Championship which is to hold in March; the National U-12/U-15 Handball Championship which should hold around July/August 2022; the 7th National Youth Games which hold in September in Kano; the 21st National Sports Festival which will hold from November 2nd to 15th, 2022 and the National Handball Open Championship which should hold in December amongst several others.

For the National Team activities, the under age national women’s teams (the National Under 18 and the under 21 Handball Women teams) will prepare actively for the 28th Women’s Juniors Africa Nations Championship which will hold from the 19th to the 26th of February 2022 and and the 17th Women’s Youth Africa Nations Championship which will hold from the February 27th to March 6th, 2022.

Both Championships will hold in Conakry, Guinea.

The under age national men teams (the National Under 18 and 21 Men teams) will not be left out as they also will prepare ahead of the 29th Men’s Juniors Africa Nations Championship which will hold from the 20th to 29th of August while the 18th Men’s Youth Africa Nations Championship will hold from August 30th to September 6th, 2022.
The two Championship will hold in Rwanda.

The under age national male teams will also participate in the IHF Challenge Trophy from the 11th to the 17th of April 2022.

The senior men national handball team, otherwise known as the Golden Arrows, will participate in the 25th Men’s Senior African Nations Cup which hold from the June 22nd to July 2nd 2022 in Morocco while their women counterparts, the senior national women’s handball team will soon commence preparations ahead of the 25th Women’s Seniors Africa Nations Cup which will hold from the 9th to 19th of November in Senegal.

The officials are not left out as the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have also planned trainings and seminars for them in the course of the year. The officials includes but not limited to handball coaches and referees.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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