Maiden North Central Handball League Gets Kick off Date, Sponsor

Maiden North Central Handball League Gets Kick off Date, Sponsor

By Niyi Busari

Ahead of the start of the maiden edition of North Central Handball league in Abuja, ex-international and the Secretary, conference of North Central handball chairmen, Chief Benjamin Peblow Obe, has revealed that the league has entered into a 3-year contract with Geogojih Foundation.

Benjamin, while speaking with BSN Sports said that the league will be in two different folds with eight teams already registered for the championship which takes place in Abuja.

In his words: "Despite organizing the championship for the first time, a sponsor, Geogojih Foundation has come in to support us. This shows how much Nigerians love the game. And with time it will grow than this. Among the team that registered, we have about 6 to 7 premier league clubs. The championship will help the players, referees and officials from the North Central.

BSN Sports confirmed that the North Central league will start on 21st to 29th February, 2020 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.