Funad Academy Edge Omo Ogiefo as Rivers Queens, SOOF Record Wins on Day 7 of Ardova Handball Premier League

Funad Academy recorded a hard-fought 24–20 victory over Omo Ogiefo Academy in the opening women’s match of Day 7 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League on Friday, November 13, in Lagos.

The encounter was closely contested, with Funad Academy taking a slim 9–8 lead into the break before holding off their opponents in the second half to secure all three points.

Rivers Queens also picked up a 23–20 win over Imo Grasshoppers in another closely fought encounter, having led 11–9 at half-time, while SOOF produced one of the day’s most convincing performances in the women’s category with a 35–22 victory over Ekiti Queens. SOOF had established a commanding 17–8 lead at the interval.

Benue Buffaloes secured a walkover victory against Kano Pillars, with the match recorded as a 10–0 result, while defending champions Safety Shooters continued their campaign with a 23–20 away-from-home victory over Niger United. Safety Shooters were in control for much of the encounter, taking a 13–7 lead into half-time.

COAS Shooters also claimed a 31–28 victory over Tojemarine Academy in a keenly contested encounter. COAS Shooters held a narrow 16–15 advantage at the break before doing enough in the second half to seal the win.

In the final men’s fixture of the day, NAF Rockets recorded an emphatic 33–19 victory over Abia Matadors, having dominated the first half to establish a 20–6 lead.

The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League continues on Saturday with teams looking to strengthen their positions as the competition progresses.