NSF 2025 Double Final Delight As Ogun Emerge Finalists In Handball Event

The semi-finals of the handball event at the 2025 National Sports Festival in Ogun State lived up to expectations, with high-octane clashes and dominant displays as finalists in both male and female categories emerged.

In what turned out to be a perfect day for the host state, Ogun booked spots in both the male and female finals, setting up a possible double-gold celebration for the home fans.

Starting with the female category, Ogun’s female team overcame a spirited Kogi side with a 24–19 win in a pulsating encounter. The first half was a tight affair with both teams evenly matched at 10–10, but Ogun showed greater grit and sharpness in the second period.

Backed by a passionate home crowd, the hosts pulled away in the final quarter, sealing their place in the final with a confident five-goal margin.

In the second semi -final in the female category, Sokoto delivered a commanding performance to brush aside Edo 32–25. Dominating from the outset, they took a five-goal lead into halftime and never looked back. 

Edo attempted a comeback but Sokoto’s offensive fluidity and tactical discipline proved too much. With the win, Sokoto set up a mouthwatering gold medal clash against the hosts.

In the Male Category, Ogun’s male team matched the energy of their female counterparts, defeating FCT 29–25 in a thrilling semi-final. 

The hosts led narrowly at halftime and held their nerve in the face of FCT’s challenge with precise finishing and a solid defensive display to advance to the final, ensuring home fans will have plenty to cheer for on finals day.

The other semi- final saw Lagos defeating Edo 24–21 to book their place in the male final in a fiercely contested match.
With a two-goal cushion at halftime, Lagos managed the game efficiently, fending off a late surge from the Edo boys. 

RESULTS OF DAY 8 (MONDAY 26/05/25).

Semi–finals:

Female:

1) Ogun—Kogi 24–19 (10–10).

2) Sokoto –Edo 32–25 (16–11). 

Male :

3) Edo – Lagos

 21–24 (08–10). 

4) Ogun –FCT

29–25 (14–12).

Third Place 

Female Category 

Kogi vs Edo

Male Category 

Edo vs FCT

Finals:

Female Final: Ogun vs Sokoto

Male Final: Lagos vs Ogun