The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced that Sokoto State will host the 2020 U12 and U15 Male and Female Handball Championship.

The federation made this known in a statement signed by Secretary-General Maigidasanma Mohammed and made available to all participating State Sports Commissions.

The competition has been scheduled to start on 28 February and end on 7 March 2020.

All participating teams have been directed to arrive before the competition commences.

The HFN said the competition enjoys the support of the Sokoto State government.