Organisers of the ongoing Tojemarine Invitational Handball Championship in Lagos have stated that the competition provides a unique opportunity for clubs across West Africa to showcase their players and offer them a competitive platform to demonstrate their skills.
The mission statement, as outlined in a press release by the competition’s organising committee, highlights the various benefits of the games taking place at the Gymnasium Complex of the National Institute for Sports at Lagos National Stadium, as reported by Sports247.
With clubs from neighbouring countries, including Ghana and Benin Republic, participating in the competition, the organising committee has further emphasized that the Tojemarine 2026 championship serves as an ideal platform for fostering relationships through sports, building international ties, and promoting the values of sportsmanship.
Organisers have disclosed that the championship aims to provide a platform for clubs across West Africa to showcase their talents, enhance competitive standards, and strengthen sporting ties within the region. The participation of teams from Ghana and Benin Republic reflects the growing international appeal of the tournament and its increasing importance on the West African handball calendar. The competition is expected to contribute significantly to the development of handball by exposing players and coaches to high-level competition, while offering fans an exciting display of skill, athleticism, and sportsmanship.
While the preliminary round fixtures came to a close at the start of the week, the knock-out stage is now underway, with SOOF and Flowers of Benin Republic emerging as favourites in the female category, and Tojemarine Handball Club leading the ratings in the male category, as reported by Sports247.
RESULTS
SOOF HBC 21-21 Flowers HBC
ASPAC HBC 30-21 Kalibi HBC
Kalibi HBC 22-31 ASPAC HBC
Tojemarine HBC 21-12 De DEFENDERS HBC
