Niger United and Safety Babes have continued their dominance of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 after they secured emphatic wins in Lagos.

Niger United defeated De Defenders 34-28 to maintain their lead in the men’s standing to keep hopes of claiming the title for the second time.

Holders Kano Pillars’s uninspiring performance continued after playing out a 21-21 draw with Correction Boys.

Tojemarine Academy outclassed Police Machine to stay second on the table while Safety Shooters earned a 22-18 victory over Confluence Stars.

Bendel Dynamos, who were rock bottom on the table, defeated Benue Buffaloes 29-22 to earn their second victory in 13 matches while Seasider Boys of Lagos are now in the third position after they defeated Sokoto Rima Strikers 35-31.

In the women’s category, Safety Babes consolidated their lead on the table with a commanding victory over Benue Queens 32-21 while Rima Queens defeated Delta Queens 29-22.

Imo Grasshoppers continued their resurgence after a comfortable win over Bendel Dynamos 34-23 while Plateau Peacocks earned a 20-13 victory over Seasider Babes of Lagos.

Bayelsa Queens slipped into the relegation zone after losing 29-25 to Defender Babes.

Aminu Mohammed of Correction Boys and Toyin Yusuf of Plateau Peacocks were voted Most-Valuable Players of the day.

Day 2 results (Women)

Benue Queens 21-32 Safety Babes
Rima Queens 29-22 Delta Queens
Bendel Dynamos 23-24 Imo Grasshoppers
Plateau Peacocks 20-13 Seasider Babes
Bayelsa Queens 25-29 Defender Babes

Day 2 results (Men)

Kano Pillars 21-21 Correction
Niger United 34-28 De Defenders
Tojemarine 39-26 Police
Confluence Stars 18-22 Safety Shooters
Bendel Dynamos 29-25 Benue Buffaloes
Lagos Seasiders 35-31 Rima Strikers