By Chidi Ugwu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Female Handball Team has made history by winning the Ardova Premier League for the fifth time, and securing a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup Winners Competition.
Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, in a statement, described the achievement as a testament to the team’s hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport.
Elated by the victorious outing, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed while receiving the trophy from the team, commended their tenacity, unmatched talent and excellent skills.
He pledged his continual support to sporting activities so as to encourage fitness amongst personnel.
The Handball Team emerged unbeaten in the tournament having played a total of 18 matches and won all.
Among the trophies won by the Corps sporting teams in 2024 include; NUJ FCT Correspondent Chapel football tournament, Corps Marshal 1st Edition Paramilitary football competition, gold in the mixed doubles of the Rock-city Badminton Championship (Governor’s Cup) in Jos, and 3 bronze medals in the Comptroller General of Custom Military/ Paramilitary Wrestling Championship in October, 2024.
