Sokoto Rima Queens secure dominant victory in Handball league

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.

Men’s Results 

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