The second phase of the elite division of the Nigeria Handball Premier League has been scheduled for November 13 to 26, 2023.

The Secretary General of the Handball Federation Of Nigeria (HFN), Umar Lambu, confirmed in a statement that the Ardova Premier League for this year will take place in Lagos.

According to Lambu, the competition is billed for the indoor hall of the National Institute of Sports in Surulere and Mobolaji Johnson Sports Complex, Rowe park in Yaba.

The overall winners of the Ardova Premier League would be decided at the conclusion of the second phase,” the HFN Secretary General added.

Niger United currently is leading the men’s category while Safety Babes is on top of the women’s circuit.

That is after the first phase that was held in July at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium and Etete Sports Complex in Benin City, Edo State.

The 12 male and 10 female teams are expected to feature in the league, making a total of 22 clubs.

This is the sixth season of the league with a new title sponsor, Ardova PLC which will see an increase in preparatory subsidy of 500,000 naira for each of the 22 teams as well as the winners getting 2.5 million naira prize money.
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