Imo Grasshoppers, Niger United earn vital victories at Ardova Handball Premier League
Imo Grasshoppers had to resort to their wealth of experience to edge out Rima Queens on day 10 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 phase 1 going on in Benin City, Edo State.
The Owerri based team found Rima Queens from Sokoto, a hard nut to crack but somehow, dug deep to earn a 40-38 victory over the compact ladies from the Caliphate despite the match being an end to end affair.
In other matches in the women category, Defender Babes, who had previously dedicated their victories to their teammate Dorathy Nyag who is not with the team because she got married, comfortably defeated Delta Queens 34-22 while COAS Babes earned their biggest victory of the league following their 33-22 over Bendel Dynamos who have been a big disappointment to their fans.
In the Men category, defending champion, Niger United easily defeated Adamawa Warriors 36-21 while Rima Strikers of Sokoto also earned an easy 35-21 victory over Benue Buffaloes.
De Defenders and Correction Boys played a 26-26 draw while Safety Shooters defeated Seasider Boys of Lagos 31-22.
Tojemarine Academy extended their lead on the league log as they earned a 27-22 victory over three time champions, Kano Pillars.
RESULTS OF MATCH DAY 10 FIXTURES
FEMALE :
1) Delta Queens 22 — 34 Defender Babes
2) Rima Queens 38 — 40 Imo Grasshoppers
3) Bendel Dynamos 21– 33 COAS Babes
MALE :
1) Sunshine Kings 10– 00 (W/O) Confluence Stars
2) Adamawa Warriors 21 — 36 Niger United
3) Benue Buffaloes 21 — 35 Rima Strikers
4) D:Defenders 26 — 26 Correction Boys
5) Tojemarine Academy 27 — 22 Kano Pillars
6) Lagos Seasiders 22 — 31 Safety Shooters
