Niger United Edge Correction Boys as Day 8 of Ardova Handball Premier League Produces Thrilling Results
Niger United secured a hard-fought 28–26 victory over Correction Boys in one of the keenly contested men’s matches on Day 8 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League on Saturday in Lagos.
The encounter, played at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) Indoor Sports Hall, saw both sides put up a strong challenge, but Niger United eventually came out on top by a two-goal margin.
In other men’s results, Safety Shooters narrowly defeated Rima Strikers 27–26, while NAF Rockets recorded a convincing 36–26 victory over Benue Buffaloes. De Defenders also overcame Matadors of Abia 33–30, while Osun United secured a 22–20 win against COAS Shooters to round off the day’s men’s fixtures.
In the women’s category, defending champions Safety Babes continued their impressive run with a 30–24 victory over Peacocks of Jos while Defender Babes and Rima Queens played out an exciting 21–21 draw at Court B of Rowe Park, Yaba.
The Ardova Handball Premier League 2026 is being played at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.
