Handball Archives - ACLSports https://aclsports.com/handball/ Your Sports Memo Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:13:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://aclsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-ACL-Sports-Logo-32x32.jpeg Handball Archives - ACLSports https://aclsports.com/handball/ 32 32 156891022 Ardova League: Yekini Adebayo urges players to remain focused https://aclsports.com/ardova-league-yekini-adebayo-urges-players-to-remain-focused/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ardova-league-yekini-adebayo-urges-players-to-remain-focused https://aclsports.com/ardova-league-yekini-adebayo-urges-players-to-remain-focused/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:13:55 +0000 https://aclsports.com/?p=46991 The coach of Niger United Handball Club, Yekini Adebayo, advised his players not to get too confident after their performance in the first phase of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League. Niger United is currently leading the men’s table with 30 points after the end of the first phase in Benin, Edo state last July. […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/ardova-league-yekini-adebayo-urges-players-to-remain-focused/feed/ 0 46991 Handball: Lagos to host 2nd phase of Ardova League https://aclsports.com/handball-lagos-to-host-2nd-phase-of-ardova-league/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handball-lagos-to-host-2nd-phase-of-ardova-league https://aclsports.com/handball-lagos-to-host-2nd-phase-of-ardova-league/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:08:41 +0000 https://aclsports.com/?p=46877 The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has confirmed that the second phase of the 2023 Ardova Premier League will be held in November. The 12 men’s clubs and 10 women’s clubs are expected to feature in the league from 13th to 26th November at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos and the […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/handball-lagos-to-host-2nd-phase-of-ardova-league/feed/ 0 46877 Idowu Kayode: Why my girls cried after losing to Sokoto https://aclsports.com/idowu-kayode-why-my-girls-cried-after-losing-to-sokoto/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=idowu-kayode-why-my-girls-cried-after-losing-to-sokoto https://aclsports.com/idowu-kayode-why-my-girls-cried-after-losing-to-sokoto/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:31:50 +0000 https://aclsports.com/?p=46673 Coach of Ekiti handball girls’ team, Idowu Kayode has explained why his players busted into tears following their defeat at the hands of Sokoto at the 7th National Youth Games. Ekiti State lost to Sokoto State 18-19 in the girl’s quarterfinals of the just concluded 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Kayode told […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/idowu-kayode-why-my-girls-cried-after-losing-to-sokoto/feed/ 0 46673 Nigeria wins bronze at Africa U18 Women’s Handball C’ship https://aclsports.com/nigeria-wins-bronze-at-africa-u18-womens-handball-cship/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-wins-bronze-at-africa-u18-womens-handball-cship https://aclsports.com/nigeria-wins-bronze-at-africa-u18-womens-handball-cship/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:16:18 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46510 Nigeria wins bronze at the Africa U18 Women’s Handball Championship in Tunisia after defeating Angola 28 to 24 goals. The Nigerian players came into the match with full force dominating the first half by 12 to 7 points. The Angolans, who were one of the favourites to win the competition, came back smoking in the […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/nigeria-wins-bronze-at-africa-u18-womens-handball-cship/feed/ 0 46510 Ocheho: World C’ship qualification to boost handball image https://aclsports.com/ocheho-world-cship-qualification-to-boost-handball-image/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ocheho-world-cship-qualification-to-boost-handball-image https://aclsports.com/ocheho-world-cship-qualification-to-boost-handball-image/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:36:56 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46447 The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Sam Ocheho told www.aclsports.com that the nation’s handball image will be boosted by the qualification of Nigeria U18 Women’s Team to next year’s IHF World Championship. Nigeria’s U18 Women’s Team booked the country’s first-ever spot at the IHF World Championship after defeating Morocco 28 to 14 points […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/ocheho-world-cship-qualification-to-boost-handball-image/feed/ 0 46447 Handball: Historic Nigeria U18s qualify for IHF World C’ship https://aclsports.com/handball-historic-nigeria-u18s-qualify-for-ihf-world-cship/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handball-historic-nigeria-u18s-qualify-for-ihf-world-cship https://aclsports.com/handball-historic-nigeria-u18s-qualify-for-ihf-world-cship/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:25:35 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46450 Nigeria U18 women’s handball team have qualified for the 2024 IHF World Women’s Youth Championship in China for the first time since inception in 2006. Nigeria defeated Morocco 28-14 goals in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2023 African U18 Women’s Nations Championship to reach the semi-finals on Wednesday. Highly spirited Nigeria team bombarded Morocco in […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/handball-historic-nigeria-u18s-qualify-for-ihf-world-cship/feed/ 0 46450 U18 Handball: Nigeria beat Tunisia, face Morocco in Q/F https://aclsports.com/u18-handball-nigeria-beat-tunisia-face-morocco-in-q-f/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u18-handball-nigeria-beat-tunisia-face-morocco-in-q-f https://aclsports.com/u18-handball-nigeria-beat-tunisia-face-morocco-in-q-f/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:22:20 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46430 Rejuvenated Nigeria beat host Tunisia 28-20 goals in their last group stage match of the ongoing 2023 African U18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia on Tuesday. From the blast of the whistle, Nigeria showed determination and more zeal from their attack to defense as well as recovery despite the support from the home crowd. […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/u18-handball-nigeria-beat-tunisia-face-morocco-in-q-f/feed/ 0 46430 Handball: Guinea U18 defeat wasteful Nigeria https://aclsports.com/handball-guinea-u18-defeat-wasteful-nigeria/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handball-guinea-u18-defeat-wasteful-nigeria https://aclsports.com/handball-guinea-u18-defeat-wasteful-nigeria/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:57:39 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46385 Guinea defeated Nigeria 23-20 at the ongoing 2023 African U18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia on Sunday. The result means Nigeria U18 team has recorded one win and one loss with a game to spare on Monday. Nigeria had a disappointing first half with a lot of turn over leaving room for the Guineans […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/handball-guinea-u18-defeat-wasteful-nigeria/feed/ 0 46385 Handball: Babatunde inspires Nigeria U18 to victory over Algeria https://aclsports.com/handball-babatunde-inspires-nigeria-u18-to-victory-over-algeria/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handball-babatunde-inspires-nigeria-u18-to-victory-over-algeria https://aclsports.com/handball-babatunde-inspires-nigeria-u18-to-victory-over-algeria/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:26:44 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46352 In a thrilling display of dominance, Taiwo Babatunde propelled Nigeria to a resounding victory over Algeria 28 to 18 goals at the ongoing 2023 African U18 Women’s Handball Nations Championship in Tunisia. Babatunde who was adjudged the MVP, displayed clinical and magical moments, dazzling the Algerians in the second half of the match. Nigeria was […]

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]]> https://aclsports.com/handball-babatunde-inspires-nigeria-u18-to-victory-over-algeria/feed/ 0 46352 Handball: Nigeria U18 girls depart for African Youth C’ship https://aclsports.com/handball-nigeria-u18-girls-depart-for-african-youth-cship/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=handball-nigeria-u18-girls-depart-for-african-youth-cship https://aclsports.com/handball-nigeria-u18-girls-depart-for-african-youth-cship/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:12:48 +0000 http://aclsports.com/?p=46247 Nigeria U18 girls team has departed for Monastir, Tunisia ahead of the 2023 Africa Africa Women Youth Handball Championship, reports www.aclsports.com The 19th Africa Women’s Youth Nations Championship is scheduled for 16th to 23rd September in Monastir, Tunisia. The players and coaches left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday. The delegation of Nigeria […]

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