The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), has invited 23 players to camp ahead of the forth coming 23rd African Men’s Senior Nations Cup cum World Cup Qualifier.
The secretary of the federation, Haruna Muhd Maigidan Sama, said the 23 invited players were picked from the 37, who took part in the first phase of the camping earlier in August this year in Lagos.
Maigidan Sama said those called to camp will slug it out for places in the team that will be representing the country in Gabon, host country of the event billed for 17-28 January 2018. He said the invited players are to report to camp in Lagos on December 3rd, under the watchful eyes of coach Michael Taangahar.
Maigidan Sama said coach Michael Taangahar will be assisted by Solomon Yola as Assistant Coach and Segun Tunji as Goalkeepers trainer.
He said among the invited players there are three professionals who ply their trades in Qatar, Morocco and Israel while the remaining 20 were drawn from various handball teams across the country.
Secretary said invited players are,
Goalkeepers:-
Saka Sallau Saidu (FRCS), Olatunde Adams (Al Shamal Sports Club Doha, Qatar),
Michael Solomon Agbaji (Kano Pillars) and Muktari Muhammad (FRSC).
Pivots:
Sesugh Stephen Iortyer (Benue Buffalo), Akande Michael Tope (FRSC), Nneji Okiri Emeana (FRSC) and Moses Okunoma (FRSC)
Centre back:
Chris Ogedegbe Ahmed (Kano Pillars) Abdulmajid Mudashiru (Civil Defence), Abubakar Atabo (FRSC), and Emeka Adigwe (Edo Dynamos).
Back left:-
Philip Igwe Kalu (Maccabi holon hb Club of Israel), Samora Samuel (Nigerian Army) and Kingsley Okubuike (Kano Pillars).
Back right:-
Jacob Katau Ayuba (Taraba Ambassadors), Obinna Ani (KMC Sports Club Marrakech, Morocco) and Gbenga kole (Lagos Sea siders).
Wing left:
Aminu Aliyu (Niger United), Aminu Adamu (Kano Pillars) and Ibitoye Ayomide Martins (Lagos Sea siders).
