Soof Handball Club and Air Force emerge champions of the 2025 National Division One Handball League at the Indoor Sports Hall, Township Stadium, Umuahia, Abia State.
In the women’s final, Soof Handball Club asserted their superiority with a commanding 36–23 victory over Funad Academy, having led 15–7 at halftime. The win capped off a remarkable campaign for them.
Meanwhile, Girl Child Academy claimed third place after edging Edo Dynamos 27–21 (HT: 15–10).
The men’s category climaxed with AIRFORCE Handball team comfortably defeating U-H Abia with a decisive 34–22 win in the presence of their fans to be crowned champion of the National Division One League 2025 while Suleja Shooters were awarded a walkover victory against Bayelsa to take third place.
This means these four teams have gotten promotion into the National Premier Handball League presently sponsored by Ardova PLC. They are Soof Handball Club and Funad Academy in the female category; AIRFORCE HBC and U H Abia in the male category
Meanwhile, individual brilliance was also recognised as outstanding players received awards.
Okolo Joan (jersey No. 4, Soof Handball Club) emerged Highest Goal Scorer (Female), while her teammate Emaore Enifome Emamuzo (jersey No. 17) was voted Best Goalkeeper (Female).
Auda Salamata Favour of Funad Academy was named Most Valuable Player (Female).
In the men’s category, Sulaiman Usman (jersey No. 17, Airforce) clinched the Highest Goal Scorer award, while Shaibu Friday Michael (jersey No. 16, U-H Abia) took home Best Goalkeeper (Male).
The prestigious Most Valuable Player (Male) went to Samuel Achema (jersey No. 4, U-H Abia).
Female Category
Third Place
Edo Dynamos 21–27 Girl Child Academy (HT: 10–15)
Final Soof Handball Club 36–23 Funad Academy (HT: 15–7)
