Tag: 27th Men’s Senior Africa Nations Cup

Nigeria Men’s Handball Team Receives Kit Sponsorship from Salis Ventilated Homes Limited

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The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has secured a kit sponsorship deal with Salis Ventilated Homes Limited for the senior men’s national handball team ahead of the 2026 African Handball Men’s Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. The sponsorship was announced at a press conference recently in Abuja, attended by the President of the HFN, Jibril Saidu Ojih, and the CEO of Salis Ventilated Homes Limited, Alhaji Dr. Salisu Saliu Abubakar. Jibril expressed his gratitude to Salis Ventilated Homes Limited for their support, stating that the sponsorship would help the team prepare…

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27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations – Team Focus: Rwanda National Handball Team

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The countdown continues and in just 14 days, Rwanda will proudly host the 27th Men’s Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations. From January 21st to 31st, 2026, the finest handballers from across the continent will gather in Kigali to compete for the ultimate continental prize. This tournament, organized by CAHB in partnership with FERWAHAND and the Rwanda Ministry of Sports, serves as a critical milestone—not just for the trophy, but as a primary qualifying event for the 2027 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship. As we count down the final two…

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(PHOTOS) HFN Names 9 Home-Based Players in Nigeria Men’s Handball Team Camp Ahead of 2026 Africa Handball Nations Cup

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The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has officially released its list of invitees for the Senior Men’s National Team ahead of the 27th African Men’s Handball Nations Cup, set for January 21–31, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. The comprehensive roster features 24 players, including nine home-based talents predominantly from the Ardova Premier Handball League, who have earned spots in the national team camp at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. As of Friday, according to  Cosmos Chukwuemeka, the media officer of the HFN, seventeen…

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Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Handball Team Open Abuja Camp Ahead of Africa Handball Nations Cup in Rwanda

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Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, have commenced camping in Abuja as preparations intensify for the 2026 Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup scheduled to hold in Kigali, Rwanda, from January 21 to 31. The continental championship will also serve as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship, with the top five teams securing automatic tickets to the global showpiece. Nigeria has been drawn in a challenging Group B alongside host nation Rwanda, seven-time African champions Algeria, and Zambia, setting the stage for a…

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Nigeria Drawn in Group A for 2026 Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup

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Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, have been placed in Group A of the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup scheduled to hold in January 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. The official draw, conducted on Friday in Kigali, placed Nigeria alongside host nation Rwanda, seven-time African champions Algeria, and Zambia in what is expected to be a fiercely contested group. The Golden Arrows enter the championship with renewed confidence after winning the President’s Cup at the previous Africa Handball Nations Cup in Cairo, Egypt, where they finished 9th…

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Handball: CAHB Confirms Nigeria’s Participation in 27th Men’s Senior Africa Nations Cup after Initial Exclusion

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The Nigerian senior men’s national handball team has officially secured its place in the 27th Men’ Seniors Africa Nations Cup (CAN) after the Confederation Africaine de Handball (CAHB) granted exceptional approval for the team’s registration. In a letter dated November 10, 2025, and addressed to the President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), the continental body formally acknowledged the HFN’s request for participation, which was initially submitted on October 13, 2025. The official communication, signed by CAHB Secretary General Charles Ombouahou, explicitly stated that the Executive Committee of the…

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