Table toppers Tojemarine Academy continued their winning streak on the opening day of the title-deciding phase of the 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Wednesday.

Tojemarine shook off a slow start in the first half to beat Corrections Boys 35-27 following impressive performances from John Shagari and Sulaiman Azeez.

Three-time Champions Kano Pillars suffered a heavy blow to their title aspirations after they slipped to 35-27 loss to Lagos Seasiders.

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Holders Niger United sustained their push for a silverware after defeating Sunshine Kings 35-27.

Safety Shooters efficiently dispatched Benue Buffaloes 33-18 while Sokoto Rima Strikers earned a 32-23 victory over De Defenders.

In the women’s category, run-away leaders Safety Babes stretched their unbeaten streak to more than two years as they outclassed Rivers Queens 36-27.

Delta Queens goalkeeper Emuore Emamuzo produced a master-class display with vital saves for Delta Queens in their 34-18 win over Bendel Dynamos.

Rima Queens stunned Defender Babes 36-34.

Seasider Babes and COAS Babes played out 27-27 draw while Plateau Peacocks dug deep to earn a slim 29-27 victory over aging Imo Grasshoppers.

Day 1 Results (women)

Bendel Dynamos 18-34 Delta Queens

Rivers Queens 27-36 Safety Babes

Defender Babes 34-36 Rima Queens

Seasider Babes 27-27 COAS Babes

Plateau Peacocks 29-27 Imo Grasshoppers

Day 1 Results (Men)

Adamawa Warriors 10-0 Confluence Stars

Lagos Seasiders 19-17 Kano Pillars

Sunshine Kings 22-34 Niger United

Correction Boys 27-35 Tojemarine Academy

Benue Buffaloes 18-33 Safety Shooters

De Defenders 23-32 Rima Strikers