Defending champions Kano Pillars secure initial victory in the second phase of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.
Kano Pillars outplayed Benue Buffaloes with a scoreline of 33-24, maintaining their fifth position in the men’s standings.
Lagos Tojemarine Academy maintains its strong performance with a 29-22 victory over Correction Boys.
Lagos Seasider Boys face a tough challenge in defeating Confluence Stars with a close score of 24-22, while Safety Shooters comfortably beat Police Machine 29-19.
Niger United, leading the league, dominated over bottom-ranked Bendel Dynamos with a 36-17 victory, while De Defenders secured a crucial 25-22 win against Sokoto Rima Strikers.
In the women’s division, defending champions Safety Babes maintained their unbeaten streak this season, securing a 36-24 victory over Lagos Seasider Babes.
Plateau Peacocks claimed the fourth spot on the table after narrowly defeating Defender Babes 21-20. In other matches, Bendel Dynamos triumphed over Bayelsa Queens with a scoreline of 30-24, while Sokoto Rima Queens achieved their highest win, beating Benue Queens 42-28.
Delta Queens stunned Imo Grasshoppers 29-26.
Correction Boys 22-29 Tojemarine Academy
Lagos Seasiders 24-22 Confluence Stars
Police Machine 19-29 Safety Shooters
Benue Buffaloes 24-33 Kano Pillars
Bendel Dynamos 17-36 Niger United
De Defenders 25-22 Rima Strikers
Women’s Results
Delta Queens 29-26 Imo Grasshoppers
Seasider Babes 24-36 Safety Babes
Defender Babes 20-21Plateau Peacocks
Bayelsa Queens 24-30 Bendel Dynamos
Rima Queens 42-28 Benue Queens