The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have released the final team lists for the national under 18 and under 21 male teams that will be participating in the IHF International Challenge Trophy in Kosovo.

The teams, presently enroute Kosovo for the International Handball Federation organised championship have been training in Lagos for about a month in preparation of the championship.

Some of the players were picked at the recently held National Under 18&21 Handball Championship held in Rowe Park Sports Center in Yaba.

Technical director of HFN, coach Ferdinand Emeana who has been with the teams all through their training camp in Lagos, expressed satisfaction with the preparation and is confident of the team's performance at the International championship. 

"The coaches have done a good job nurturing the cadet and junior teams for this competition.

I am very confident that they will do well in the international championship and make Nigeria proud". Coach Ferdinand said. 

Meanwhile the President of HFN, Mr. Samuel Ocheho has urged the teams to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and to be disciplined as they represent the nation in Kosovo.

Ocheho who is also confident that the teams will do well in the championship, promised that the HFN will do everything possible to support the team. 

The junior team will begin their campaign against Chinese Taipei on the 10th of April and play Paraguay two days later.

Under 18 Team list

Yusuf Farouk
Dauda Abubakr 
Abubakar Abdurahman 
Okafor Obinna
Shared shittu .o. 
Salim Ahmed salim
Yahaya ismala
Batura sani mohd
Salam Hakeem D
Dikko Ibrahim 
Ekpodio ebinate k
Adelakun Adeshina s
Yashau Anas
Mohd bello
Coaches: Emeka Nnamani, Musa Oji Sabo

Under 21 Team list
Terumu seremun E
Rotibi Gbenga
Cole Gbenga
Owolabi Ibrahim A
Ataboh Abdulahi
Solomon Agbaji M
Mohammed Alhaji Acfa
Mohammed D Abdulahi
Suleiman usman
Joseph Gbolahun
Agada Anthony
Femi Onamade
Dele Kevin gbenga
Mohammed Anas
Coaches: Shittu Adewunmi, Alex Borisky
Technical Director: Ferdinand Emeana

​Gallant Cadet And Junior National Handball Teams Arrive Nigeria After Impressive Outing At IHF international Trophy Challenge in Kosovo

The national under 19 and 21 male handball teams arrived Nigeria on Monday night after their outstanding performance at the just concluded IHF International Trophy Challenge in Kosovo.

Receiving them at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos was the President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Mr. Sam Ocheho and some members of the board as well as pressmen.

Ocheho praised the teams for making Nigeria proud and promised that the federation will continue to support the teams.

Alhaji Maigidasanma Mohammed, secretary General of HFN, who is the leader of the delegation to Kosovo thanked all Nigerians for the goodwill messages, prayers and support for the teams.

The national under 19 male handball team came second as they lost narrowly to Chinese Taipei in the final 27-26.

They had played the Chinese Taipeins in the first game of their group 36-18 but bounced back to defeat Paraguay 34-21

The cadet team then defeated Canada 32-25 to advance to the final.

The national under 21 male handball team, meanwhile defeated Australia 37-21 in a classification match to finish fifth in the under 21 category.

The junior male national team had lost out in the preliminary stage as they suffered slim defeats to Chinese Taipei and host, Kosovo.

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have fixed a date for the first phase of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League.

In a correspondence sent out by the HFN secretariat to premier league teams notifying them of the new date, the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League will commence on the 7th to 18 of May 2019 at the Abuja National Stadium.

The teams are expected to arrive on the 6th and depart on the 19th.

Premier teams are expected to ensure that registration and transfer formalities are completed before the commencement of the first phase of the league.

The first phase of the elite league in the HFN calender had suffered an earlier postponement due to preparation of the national under 18 and 21 male teams for the IHF International Challenge Trophy in Kosovo and the All Africa Games which will involve the senior male/female national handball teams representing the country in Bukina Faso from April 28-May 4, 2019.

Eventually, the one week Handball championship was brought to an end yesterday as the under 18/21 champions recorded unprecedented and fabulous outing in Rowe park, Yaba, Lagos.

The tournament that has featured teams from Lagos state, Nassarawa, Kogi, Fct-Abuja, Kwara, Bayelsa, Ogun among others; witnessed a huge turnout of spectators from all works of life.

Nigeria Handball Federation boss, while delivering his speech at the closing ceremony, said "I'm glad we've experienced a wonderful event and i am encouraging other states to buckle-up".

He also stated, Handball has come to stay. Therefore, i' use this medium to thank all our stakeholders, Press, Referee's, Coaches and Handball in diaspora for supporting us"

Adding, "We are looking forward to a successful outing in IHF and other championship ahead of us" Ocheho added.
 
Aside from the Musical session daily, balls donated to participating states, certificates awarded, medals distributed and trophies; there were several exhibition games that allow the President @Sam Ochecho and other veterans displayed their acquired skills and talents.

Noteably, adding icing to the cake was the game between Lagos state female veterans that ended 8-12 against Kwara despite 5-5 draw at half-time.

Earlier, Future Pro narrowly defeated Mindscope 25-24 in the male under 18 match, although their U21 male loss terribly to Lagos 43-28 encounter.

In the female category, it was a show of class and experience when Abuja Queens came out fully to overpowered Future Pro of Ogun State 44-10 in the female Under-21 match.

Aside from taking the lead at half-time 20-19, Kogi override Lagos (43-34) in their home soil during the male under 21 game.

Speaking our correspondent, Kogi Coach Peter Philips reteirated, "My player's followed my intructions to slow the game paze of the game, distribute the ball and pick the goals; however our target is to reach international level"

On the losing side, Coach Bukola Duru told www.titansportsnig.com "They didn't played according to my counsel as they keep rushing their opponent which lead to many defensive errors"

She expressed optimism, "Next time we shall emerge victorious, because they're very young and playing together is what we need now" Bukola maintained.

Meanwhile, Fct-Abuja male and female Coach Ayo Joshua disclosed, "Indeed, the HFN has really boasted our performances but we're hoping to adequately represent the country at IHF championship, adding more player's and play more friendly games" he summarized.

Dignitries that graced the occasion are: Alh. Bode Durotoye (Lagos State Ministry of Youths & Sports), Mrs. Ocheho, Mr. Agbola Shittu (Coach Nigeria Airforce), Prince Olusegun Kolawole (Lagos State Director of Sports Development), Mr. Ahmed Abubakar (HFN board member & Kaduna Sports Chairman), Mr. Joseph Udale (Athlete Representative) and Mr. Emmanuel Olubiyo (Kwara State Handball Chairman).

Meanwhile, in the male under 21, team Lagos clinched first, Kwara 2nd position as Abuja Rising stars emerged 3rd place.

In addition, Mindscope Handball Academy came first in the under 21 female category, followed by Lagos state while Kogi finished third position.

Interestingly, young promising star Ogundokun Saqik (Future Pro) won the under 21 male MVP while (Kwara) Biliqees Taye claimed that of the female.

More also, team (Lagos) Chukwuka Michael was awarded the MVP in the under 18 male category as the female MVP goes to Adewole Faidat of (Mindscope Academy).

In summary, you will agree with me that the current Nigeria Handball Federation under the leadership of ex-int'l and Handball enthusaist has achieved so much within a short period of time. Indeed, they're blessed!!!


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#NigeriaHandballFederation
#NFN
#NationalChampionship
#SamOcheho

The national under 18&21 handball championship came to an end on Saturday with lots of excitement at the Rowe Park Sports Center

The week long championship which kicked off on the Sunday 16th of March, saw the final round of games played in the indoor sports hall of the Rowe Park Sports Center to the delight of members of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), invited guests, journalists and fans who coverged in their numbers to see the best of handball.

In the under 18 male category, academy side, Future Pro narrowly defeated fellow academy side Mind Scope 25-24 while Kogi defeated Lagos 42-34 to become the champion of the under 18 male category.

In the under 21 male category, Lagos showed that they are lord of the court as they defeated Future Pro 43-28 to the delight of the fans. This gave them 10 maximum points, making them the winner of the under 21 male category.

Meanwhile, FCT emphatically defeated Future Pro 44-10 in the under 21 female category but it was little to late to catch up with winner of the under 21 category, Kwara who have 6 points already to FCT's 4.

Saturday Results

FUTURE PRO 25 VS 24 MIND SCOPE(M) - U18
2. FUTURE PRO  28 VS 43 LAGOS(M) - U21
3. FUTURE PRO 10 VS 44 FCT(F) U21
4. KOGI 42 VS 34 LAGOS(M) - U18

Below is the final positions of the championship

U18FEMALE
FIRST POSITION :MIND SCOPE ACADEMY
SECOND POSITION : LAGOS
THIRD POSITION : KOGI

U18MALE
FIRST POSITION : KOGI
SECON DPOSITION : LAGOS
THIRD POSITION : FUTURE PRO

U21FEMALE
FIRST POSITION : KWARA
SECOND POSITION : FCT
THIRD POSITION : LAGOS

U21MALE
FIRST POSITION : LAGOS
SECOND POSITION : KWARA
THIRDl POSITION : FCT

Individual Award

BEST GOALKEEPERS AWARD U-18(FEMALE): BABATUNDE KEHINDE (LAGOS)
U-18(MALE) : SEGUN ADELEKE (LAGOS)
U-21(FEMALE): ADIO AISHAT (KWARA)
U-21(MALE) : SAMSON AKINTUNDE (LAGOS)

HIGHEST GOALSCORERS AWARD
U-18(FEMALE): 1.DAMILOLA AKINLADE (MIND SCOPE) (19GOALS)
2.BABATUNDE TAIWO (LAGOS) (19GOALS)
U-18(MALE) : SANNI MUTARI (KOGI) (31GOALS)
U-21(FEMALE): ABDUL-RAZAK IDOWU (KWARA) (31GOALS)
U-21(MALE) : TIMOTHY ISA (NASSARAWA)(71GOALS)

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD
U-18(FEMALE): FAIDAT ADEWOLE (MIND SCOPE)
U-18(MALE) : CHUKWUKA MICHAEL (LAGOS)
U-21(FEMALE): IBRAHIM TAYE (KWARA)
U-21(MALE) : OGUNDOKUN SODIQ (FUTURE PRO)

Astonishing performance from Kwara under 21 female team who has won total of three games in the ongoing under 18/21 Handball championship in Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.

Revealing to journalists, the team captain Kosemani Elizabeth said, "Winning is what we are used to because we started since 2006 and we have emerge champions"

She told us, "We train everyday and we under ourselves better while Minat Sidiq (Goalkeeper) expressed optimism ahead of other future outing, stating "Every success comes with determination and zeal.

Unfortunately, Future Pro experienced 0-10 work-over while Kwara stood the test of time. Besides, 3 of their player's had gone to write exams and the remaining 4 can't play according to Handball roles.

Meanwhile, team Lagos led 16-13 at half-time against Fct Rising stars in the male under 21 game before outshining them (33-28) at the end of the match.

According to the skipper of the team, Dikko Ibrahim who told www.titansportsnig.com "I'm excited about the victory so far because we have be preparing since the year began"

"Winning (3) three games in this tournament is as a result of hard-work but we give glory to God as we look forward to our final match on Saturday" Ibrahim added.

On the other hand, the defeated side goalkeeper, Obinna Okwor claimed, "We fought hard though losing is painful but we hope to bounce back tomorrow against Nassarawa"

Interestingly, he is preparing for IHF championship slated for April 10th-14th in Kosovo as Nigeria, Paraguay, USA, China and others will slot it out in the World junior championship.

Obviously, Obinna Okoor and Stephen Onoja (Fct Capt.) are the future stars after defeating their Guniuea-Bissua opponents during the just concluded Rwanda championship where they came 1st position.

Meanwhile, in the under 18 male and female categories, Lagos narrowly edge (31-29) over neighboring Future Pro from Ogun state while Kogi outclass Mindscope (31-18) in their match.

Conclusively, the massive support from the fans and Handball spectators has added glamour to the exciting youth tournament.

Stay tune!!!

The 'Giants of Africa' indeed has began to prove their worthy in the ongoing Special World Summer Olympics games in UAE.

Earlier team SO Nigeria was given a warmly send-forth party which was held at Vigeo Holdings Nigeria Limited Ikoyi, Lagos.

The ceremony took place in honor of the Special Olympics Nigeria athletes competing at the 2019 World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE from the 14th to the 21st of March 2019.

Historically, it's the 50th edition that has attracted many Sports fanatic all over the globe. Also, the huge performance by various athletes therefore increasing memories of the Special Olympics World Games is indeed irresistible.

The Nigeria team has participated in eight Olympic-type sports –Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Table-tennis, Volleyball, Swimming and Cycling.

As a result, they have won total of 7 gold medals, 6 silver and 5 bronze in the following events: Badminton, Athletics, Swimming among others.

However, the team have shown true patriotism and optimism even during the match past from the smile on their faces with their colorful traditional attires.

Additionally, the tournament has drown the attention of ex-int'l players and Sports icons across World including former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, Kristijan Durasek, Yousif Mirza among others.

Drogba who appealed to others famous African stars that they should endeavor to take the Summer Olympics Games serious as it will enhance the athletes performance and bring development into the championship.

He also played a novelty match alongside some superstars thereby adding value to the fascinating event attended by calibers from all works of life.

Further more, the tournament is featuring 7,000 participants who are currently in the UAE, Abu Dhabi for the event that began since. Although, everything seems to be walking in favor of team Nigeria as the West-Africa country looks comfortable in all their outings.

In conclusion, the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games is one of the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world and it has brought together 7,000 athletes, 3,000 coaches, 1,500 officials, 20,000 volunteers, 3,000 honored guests, 6,000 family members and over the globe.

The Lagos under 18 female team redeemed themselves with an emphatic victory over Kogi on Monday at the National Under 18 and 20 Handball Championship holding at Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba.

The Lagos cadet team  who lost to an academy side Mind Scope on day one of the competition, trounced Kogi 27-15 to set the pace for an exciting day. 

The Kogi under 18 male team, however restored the pride of their state as they defeated academy side, Future Pro 34-28 in what was a fiercely contested tie between the teams.

In the under 21 male category, Kwara, after winning their first game in day one of the competition, made it two wins as they defeated FCT 32-27 while Lagos, despite winning heavily on day one of the competition, had to dig deep to defeat Bayelsa 33-27 to make it two  wins in the championship. 

In the under 21 female category, Kwara inflicted a heavy defeat on home team, Lagos 46-35 in front of their fans to end the day. 

Games resumes on Tuesday from 8am for more exciting handball action.

Results of the day.

U-18 female:
Lagos 27
Kogi 15

U-18 Male:
Kogi 34
Future Pro 28

U-21 Male:
FCT 27
Kwara 32

U-21 Female 
Kwara 46
Lagos 35

U-21 Male
Lagos  33
Bayelsa 27


Matches for tomorrow;

Future Pro Vs FCT U-21 (M) 8am

Kwara Vs Lagos U-21 (M) 8am

Bayelsa Vs Nasarawa U-21 (M) 9:30am

Kogi Vs Future Pro U-18 (F) 3pm

Mindscope Vs Lagos U-18 (M) 4:30pm

The under 18 and under 21 national handball championship commenced on Sunday at Rowe Sports center with much funfair. 

The first national championship in the calender of the Handball Federation of Nigeria saw the ladies slugging it out in the first game of the championship as Lagos lost very narrowly to Mind Scope 26-25 in the under 18 category for women to set the pace for the excitement the fans will get in the championship. 

The President of HFN was very glad at the result and praised Mind Scope, an academy trained team for proving themselves against an accomplished Lagos side.

"This is what we have been looking forward to where academy trained teams will defeat state teams. 

It shows the game is beginning to spread to different parts of the country and we look forward to more academies joining our national championships so we can discover more talents" Ocheho concluded. 

In the under 21 category for men, Kwara trounced Bayelsa 38-29 while Lagos inflicted a heavy defeat on Nasarawa 55-31 to the delight of the home fans. 

It will be recalled that the Director of Sports of Kwara Mallam Tunde Kazeem had boasted that they are coming to lagos to win the championship and His wards have started on a good note.

It is left to be seen how far they are ready and willing to carry on in this championship.

Games continue tomorrow at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba as teams battle each other to win the championship.
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Under 18 and 21 Handball Championship commences in Lagos

The under 18 and under 21 national handball championship commenced on Sunday at Rowe Sports center with much funfair. 

The first national championship in the calender of the Handball Federation of Nigeria saw the ladies slugging it out in the first game of the championship as Lagos lost very narrowly to Mind Scope 26-25 in the under 18 category for women to set the pace for the excitement the fans will get in the championship. 

The President of HFN was very glad at the result and praised Mind Scope, an academy trained team for proving themselves against an accomplished Lagos side.

"This is what we have been looking forward to where academy trained teams will defeat state teams. 

It shows the game is beginning to spread to different parts of the country and we look forward to more academies joining our national championships so we can discover more talents" Ocheho concluded. 

In the under 21 category for men, Kwara trounced Bayelsa 38-29 while Lagos inflicted a heavy defeat on Nasarawa 55-31 to the delight of the home fans. 

It will be recalled that the Director of Sports of Kwara Mallam Tunde Kazeem had boasted that they are coming to lagos to win the championship and His wards have started on a good note.

It is left to be seen how far they are ready and willing to carry on in this championship.

Games continue tomorrow at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba as teams battle each other to win the championship.
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Under 18 and 21 Handball Championship commences in Lagos

The under 18 and under 21 national handball championship commenced on Sunday at Rowe Sports center with much funfair. 

The first national championship in the calender of the Handball Federation of Nigeria saw the ladies slugging it out in the first game of the championship as Lagos lost very narrowly to Mind Scope 26-25 in the under 18 category for women to set the pace for the excitement the fans will get in the championship. 

The President of HFN was very glad at the result and praised Mind Scope, an academy trained team for proving themselves against an accomplished Lagos side.

"This is what we have been looking forward to where academy trained teams will defeat state teams. 

It shows the game is beginning to spread to different parts of the country and we look forward to more academies joining our national championships so we can discover more talents" Ocheho concluded. 

In the under 21 category for men, Kwara trounced Bayelsa 38-29 while Lagos inflicted a heavy defeat on Nasarawa 55-31 to the delight of the home fans. 

It will be recalled that the Director of Sports of Kwara Mallam Tunde Kazeem had boasted that they are coming to lagos to win the championship and His wards have started on a good note.

It is left to be seen how far they are ready and willing to carry on in this championship.

Games continue tomorrow at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba as teams battle each other to win the championship.cosmos chukwuemekaSun, Mar 17, 4:19 PM (18 hours ago)


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Under 18 and 21 Handball Championship commences in Lagos

The under 18 and under 21 national handball championship commenced on Sunday at Rowe Sports center with much funfair. 

The first national championship in the calender of the Handball Federation of Nigeria saw the ladies slugging it out in the first game of the championship as Lagos lost very narrowly to Mind Scope 26-25 in the under 18 category for women to set the pace for the excitement the fans will get in the championship. 

The President of HFN was very glad at the result and praised Mind Scope, an academy trained team for proving themselves against an accomplished Lagos side.

"This is what we have been looking forward to where academy trained teams will defeat state teams. 

It shows the game is beginning to spread to different parts of the country and we look forward to more academies joining our national championships so we can discover more talents" Ocheho concluded. 

In the under 21 category for men, Kwara trounced Bayelsa 38-29 while Lagos inflicted a heavy defeat on Nasarawa 55-31 to the delight of the home fans. 

It will be recalled that the Director of Sports of Kwara Mallam Tunde Kazeem had boasted that they are coming to lagos to win the championship and His wards have started on a good note.

It is left to be seen how far they are ready and willing to carry on in this championship.

Games continue tomorrow at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba as teams battle each other to win the championship.