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Adamawa Warriors Crowned Champions of North East Zonal 4×4 Handball Championship
the Acting Director of Sports, Mr. Yoila Yakubu, commended the players and officials for their outstanding performance and for making Adamawa State proud at the zonal level.
Adamawa Warriors Crowned Champions of North East Zonal 4×4 Handball Championship
Adamawa Warriors Handball Club have emerged champions of the North East Zonal 4×4 Handball Championship tagged Yankari 2026, held in Yankari, Bauchi State, from 31 July to 3 August 2026.
The Adamawa Warriors recorded an impressive run throughout the competition. They opened their campaign with a 20–13 victory over Yobe State, before defeating hosts Bauchi State 13–9. In the grand finale on 3 August, Adamawa produced a commanding 22–11 victory over Borno State to seal the championship and establish themselves as the No. 1 team in the North East Zone.
The team’s participation and success were made possible through the support and sponsorship of the Adamawa State Government, the Adamawa State Sports Council, Yola, and the Chairman of Numan Local Government Area, Arch. Nzamgopwa Zidon.
Speaking during the formal presentation of the championship trophy, the Acting Director of Sports, Mr. Yoila Yakubu, commended the players and officials for their outstanding performance and for making Adamawa State proud at the zonal level.
He congratulated the team for emerging as No. 1 in the North East, describing the achievement as a testament to the players’ dedication, discipline, teamwork and commitment to excellence.
Mr. Yakubu further expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, for his unwavering support towards sports development in the state, particularly his commitment to grassroots sports development and beyond.
He also appreciated the Chairman of Numan Local Government Area, Arch. Nzamgopwa Zidon, for his valuable support and contribution towards the team’s participation and success in the championship.
The Acting Director emphasized the importance of sustained support from the government, sports administrators and other stakeholders in discovering, nurturing and promoting sporting talents across Adamawa State.
The victory of the Adamawa Warriors Handball Club is a remarkable achievement for the state and another indication of the growing strength and potential of handball in Adamawa.
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