Handball Federation of Nigeria

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Handball Federation of Nigeria
HFN
IOC nationFederal Republic of Nigeria (NGR)
National flag Flag of Nigeria.svg
Sport Handball
Other sports
HISTORY
Year of formation1972;52 years ago (1972)
Former namesHandball Association of Nigeria
AFFILIATIONS
International federation International Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since1974
Continental association African Handball Confederation
National Olympic Committee Nigeria Olympic Committee
GOVERNING BODY
PresidentSamuel O. Ocheho
HEADQUARTERS
Address
Country Nigeria Flag of Nigeria.svg
Secretary GeneralMohammed H. Maigansanma

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball in Federal Republic of Nigeria. Founded in 1972, HFN is a member of African Handball Confederation (CAHB) and the International Handball Federation (IHF). [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Fédérations Membres H-O". www.cahbonline.info. 4 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  2. "Nigeria". www.ihf.info. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.