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Rima Queens, Tojemarine Earn Wins Handball League

In the men's event, Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive 25-25 draw.


 

Rima Queens secured the biggest victory on day four of the 2023 Ardova handball premier league after they outscored Benue Queens 43-22 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.

Bayelsa Queens’ wait for their first victory continued after suffering a third straight defeat against Bendel Dynamos.

Imo Grasshoppers recorded a close 22-21 win over Seasider Babes while Plateau Peacocks defeated Delta Queens 28-17.

Table toppers Safety Babes overcame rivals Defender Babes 29-26 to sustain their winning streak in the league.

In the men’s event, Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive 25-25 draw.

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Confluence Stars blew away Bendel Dynamos 22-15 and Police Machine claimed their second win of the campaign with a 23-22 defeat of Lagos Seasiders.

Tojemarine Academy continued their unbeaten run as they dispatched Correctional Boys 28-23 while Safety Shooters edged De Defenders 30-29.

Benue Buffaloes earned a shocking 30-26 victory over Rima Strikers.

Simon Agada of Benue Buffaloes and Diana Saloo of Safety Babes emerged as the Most Valuable Players of day three.

Ardova Handball Premier League
Day Three Results (Women)

Benue Queens 22-43 Rima Queens
Plateau Peacocks 28-17 Delta Queens
Bayelsa Queens 25-29 Bendel Dynamos
Imo Grasshoppers 22-21 Seasider Babes
Safety Babes 29-26 Defender Babes

Day Three Results (Men)
Confluence Stars 22-15 Bendel Dynamos
Police Machine 23-22 Lagos Seasiders
Niger United 25-25 Kano Pillars
Correctional Boys 23-28 Tojemarine Academy
De Defenders 19-30 Safety Shooters
Rima Strikers 26-30 Benue Buffaloes