HFN President Ojih Mourns National Player Dorothy Elijah

Jibril Saidu Ojih, the President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), expressed profound sorrow regarding the death of national handball player Dorothy Elijah. Elijah, who represented Plateau State and played for the Plateau Peacock in the Nigeria Handball Premier League, passed away on Tuesday following a brief illness.

Her burial is scheduled for Friday. Ojih described Elijah as a committed and talented player whose contributions to the growth of handball in Nigeria will not be forgotten.

He noted her dedication and passion for the sport, which earned her respect among teammates, officials, and fans. The news of her passing has deeply affected the handball community, and Ojih extended heartfelt condolences to her family, teammates, and the entire Nigerian handball community, emphasizing that her hard work and love for the game will always be remembered.