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The National Division One League, which is proudly sponsored by the Edo State government, will be held in July in Benin City according to a statement released by the Secretary General of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN).
Weeks after the closure of the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 in Benin City, Handball will go back to Edo State as the National Division One League 2024 will be held therein this July.
The National Division One League, which is proudly sponsored by the Edo State government, will be held from the 14th to the 20th of July 2024 in Benin City according to a statement released by the Secretary General of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Mr. Almu Umar Lambu.
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According to Mr. Lambu, teams are expected to arrive in Benin City on July 14th to engage in a draw before matches commence the next day through to the 19th and departure on the 20th of July 2024.
"The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is pleased to inform you that the 2024 Division One Handball League will take place from 14th – 20th July 2024 in Benin City, Edo State" Mr. Lambu stated in a statement inviting participating teams.
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"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." Mr. Lambu concluded.
Mr. Lambu also thanked the Edo State Government for partnering with the HFN in hosting and sponsoring the National Division One League. It 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.
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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.
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