New coach, new momentum: ASV Hamm fights against OHV Aurich!
On October 26th, 2025, the new coach Jamal Naji will play for ASV Hamm-Westfalen against OHV Aurich in the WESTPRESS arena.

New coach, new momentum: ASV Hamm fights against OHV Aurich!
A lot is happening in the world of handball in Hamm. By signing Jamal Naji as a new coach, ASV Hamm-Westphalia has responded to the sporting situation and taken a new course. The experienced Naji, who previously worked for the first division club Bergischer HC, is taking over as coach from Jörn-Uwe Lommel. Lommel agreed to a separation with ASV on Friday afternoon, and Fabian Huesmann, who held the reins on an interim basis, will now resign.
The first game under Naji is on Sunday, when ASV takes on fourth-placed OHV Aurich in the home WESTPRESS arena. The kick-off will sound at 5 p.m. - a team that has distinguished itself against all expectations with its fighting spirit. ASV Hamm-Westfalen celebrated an important win against TuS Spenge in the previous match on Saturday evening and collected valuable points that the team urgently needs to move up in the table.
A race against time
Sunday could play a groundbreaking role for the ASV. The team is currently in 16th place with a score of 26:36 and still has a few crucial games ahead of it. Managing director Markus Fuchs has already emphasized that the team has their own rescue in their own hands. If they win against Aurich, they could secure valuable points and reduce the gap to the relegation places.
In the decisive game against TuS Spenge, 1,818 spectators were able to watch the exciting game live on site, in which the victory was achieved in the last ten minutes. Moments like this make handball so exciting and the fans hope for a repeat of this performance.
The challenges remain
It remains exciting to see whether national player Jakub Sterba can return in time after his muscle injury. Loan player Anton Preußner could also be available for action again on Sunday, which would give the team an additional boost. However, the fans also have to do without Jonatan Dayan and Viktor Warrer, who definitely cannot play. Nevertheless, with a breath of fresh air from the new coaching staff, hopes are high that ASV Hamm-Westfalen can turn things around.
The anticipation for the game is palpable and the team is ready to give everything to get the important points. The fans will certainly do everything they can to support their team and live up to expectations.
For further information and tickets, handball enthusiasts can visit the official website of ASV Hamm-Westfalen or read the latest news on Handball World. The coming days promise exciting developments in the handball Bundesliga, and all eyes will be on the game against OHV Aurich on Sunday.