All plans are set for Edo State to host the 2024 National Division 1 Handball League from 14th to 20th July, 2024.
According to Umar Lambu, Secretary General of Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN, the Division 1 League is sponsored by the Edo State Government.
Lambu revealed that teams expected to arrive Benin City on the July 14th to engage in a draw for the league.
“The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is pleased to inform you that the 2024 Division One Handball League will take place from 14th to 20th July, 2024 in Benin City, Edo State.
“I hereby urge participating teams to start their preparation in earnest so that they can adequately be ready for the competition which will serve as a promotion of winners to the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025”.
Lambu also thanked the Edo State Government for partnering with the HFN in hosting and sponsoring the National Division One League
The National Division One League is the second tier league wherein the champions and runners in the male and female categories respectively will gain promotion to play in the top tier Ardova Handball Premier League.
Teams expected to participate are those who were relegated in the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 such as Bendel Dynamos Men team, Bayelsa Queens, Benue Queens, Police Machine Men team and others who are not participating in the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024.
