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Contact Nigerian Handball
How to reach the Handball Federation of Nigeria, and the story of the federation.
Handball Federation of Nigeria
- PresidentJibril Saidu Ojih
- Men’s coachRafiu Salami
- MembershipInternational Handball Federation (since 1974); African Handball Confederation
Checked 30 September 2026. The address and phone numbers below come from our records and have not been re-confirmed.
Contact details in our records
Contact Address:
National Sports Commission National Stadium,
Surulere
Lagos Nigeria
Phone Numbers:
+234 803 882 1772
+234 805 548 2412
+234 805 969 0094
From our archive
About the Handball Federation of Nigeria
Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is a professional body that is saddled to foster promotion to the Nigeria handball teams and as well control the general affairs of handball sports within the nation.
The association has its sole aim which is to promote the sports of handball in Nigeria. The body oversees and organizes national tournaments in order to prepare teams and individuals from Nigeria for international championships. They also organize domestic events in the country to promote and develop handball game in the country.
This association operates under the International Handball Federation as its affiliate and has been a member since 1974. The association organised a camping programme for Under 18 and 20 players ahead of the African qualifiers for the 2018 International Handball federation competition which was held in the Niger Republic.
The Handball Federation of Nigeria hosted the 2018 National Under 12 and Under 18 Championship which was held from 6 to 15 April at Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre Rowe Park Lagos State
Getting involved in Handball in Nigeria
Whether you want to take part, coach, officiate, organise an event or simply support the sport in Nigeria, the organisations listed on this page are the official place to start. A few tips before you get in touch:
- Athletes and parents: ask about registered clubs and state associations near you, age-group and grassroots programmes, and the documents you need to register.
- Coaches and officials: ask which courses and licences the federation recognises, and how they link to the sport’s international governing body.
- Schools, companies and event organisers: ask about sanctioning, rules and approved officials before you announce a competition.
- Check the details: officials and addresses can change after federation elections, so confirm by phone or email before you visit. Spotted a change? Tell SitesNG and we will update this page.
Read up before you call: everything SitesNG has on Handball in Nigeria.
Quick answers
Contacting Nigerian handball
How do I contact the Handball Federation of Nigeria?
The address in our records is the National Sports Commission, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with phone numbers +234 803 882 1772, +234 805 548 2412 and +234 805 969 0094. The president is Jibril Saidu Ojih.