HANDBALL
French Champion Foppa Pledges Support for Nigerian Handball
French international handball Star Pauletta Foppa has expressed her commitment to supporting the growth of grassroots handball in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to the Handball Federation of Nigeria in Lagos, Foppa, 23, emphasized her pride in her Nigerian heritage and her desire to give back to the country of her roots. “I’m proud of […]
Sokoto Women Stun Edo, Lagos and Oyo Shine in NSF Handball
The women’s handball event at the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State delivered thrilling action on Day 3 at the Alake Sports Center, with Team Sokoto pulling off a stunning 22–20 upset against Edo State. The Caliphate side surged to a 12–8 halftime lead and held off a late Edo comeback to claim their […]
Ogun Secures Victory Over Kogi in Women’s Handball at NSF
Team Ogun showcased their prowess in women’s handball, defeating Team Kogi 32-20 in a thrilling match at the Gateway Games on Tuesday. The home side dominated early, leading 16-11 at halftime, and maintained their momentum to secure a convincing win. Ogun’s head coach, Shola Sekoni, praised his team’s performance while acknowledging room for improvement. “I’ll […]
Nigeria’s U-18 Handball Team Finish Second at IHF Trophy
Nigeria’s U-18 men’s handball team secured a second-place finish at the IHF Trophy’s Intercontinental Phase, following a thrilling 34-30 loss to Kosovo in the final on Sunday. A Hard-Fought MatchThe team, led by Emeka Nnamani, was determined to avenge their earlier defeat against the hosts in the preliminary stage. However, Kosovo’s resolute defense limited Nigeria’s […]
Handball: Umuahia to Host National U-12, U-15 Tournament
The National U-12 and U-15 Handball Championship is just around the corner, scheduled to take place in Umuahia, Abia State, from March 18 to 25. This exciting event is being organized by the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), with the Secretary-General, Monica Otumala, emphasizing the importance of age screening to ensure fair competition. The championship […]