NAN-S-6
League
By Dorcas Jonah
Abuja, May 14, 2017 (NAN) No fewer than 10 states will participate in the Hockey National One League in Abuja at the Abuja National Stadium scheduled to commence on Monday, May 15
Rita Akande, Secretary-Grneral of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) made this Known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.
Akande said the event would last until May 20, adding that winners in league one would gain promotion to the supper league.
She listed Delta, Edo, Bauchi and Nassarawa as some of the states that would participate in the league
“The league, I think will be highly competitive because everyone is looking forward to play in the super league.
“All teams are ready and excited for the league, hoping to gain promotion,” she said.
Akande said that three female teams were also billed to participate in the league.(NAN)
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Edited by Shittu Obassa/Tukur Muntari
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