Abuja Set to Host North Central National Division One Handball

Abuja Set to Host North Central National Division One Handball

The North Central Zone National Division One Handball League is scheduled to hold in Abuja from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, with teams battling for promotion to the Ardova Handball Premier League.

The competition will take place at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package ‘B’, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. — ABUJA, Nigeria, Sept. 13, 2026

In a notice made available to Shemnews on Sunday, Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu, President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and North Central Zonal Representative on the board of the federation, outlined the competition logistics.

Participating teams are expected to arrive on Sept. 23, with the league scheduled to run from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30. Departure for all teams is fixed for Oct. 1.

The league will bring together teams from across the North Central Zone, with each participating team allowed a maximum delegation of 22 persons comprising 18 players and four officials. The participating teams have been advised to make necessary arrangements for their arrival and departure within the stipulated period.

The winner of the North Central Zone National Division One League will secure a spot in the National Division One League, providing the teams with a crucial opportunity to progress towards the Ardova Handball Premier League.

By Stephen Benjamin | Shemnews