The president of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Mr. Sam Ocheho, has congratulated the National U-18 and U-20 handball male teams on their successful outing at the IHF Trophy Tournament for Africa Zone 3 which ended recently in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria’s male U-18 and U-20 teams won the finals of the championship against host Ivory Coast and subsequently qualified for the continental championship which will be held in Congo.
HFN President, Sam Ocheho, while congratulating the teams after they came back to Lagos, charged the players and their officials not to relent in their quest for greatness.
He also said that the board of the federation will continue to support the teams as they prepare for the continental championship.
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“I am so happy that you all went to Ivory Coast unassuming and came back heroes. Your exploits in the championship were one that people will not forget and I want to congratulate you for making Nigeria proud.
“So we urge you to keep the momentum and the federation will continue to support you as you commence preparation soon” Ocheho concluded.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) president, Engr Habu Gumel, has congratulated Ocheho for his efforts in reviving the fortunes of the handball in Nigeria.
He also wished the teams the best as they prepare to participate in the IHF Challenge Trophy Continental phase in Congo Brazzaville from January 16 – 20, 2023.
