Handball Premier League: Safety Shooters Survive Tojemarine Scare as Day 5 Produces Exciting Results
Defending champions Safety Shooters had to dig deep to secure a 35-32 victory over Tojemarine Sport Club in the final men’s match of Day 5 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Wednesday.
Former Champion Tojemarine, playing in front of their fans, gave the champions a tough challenge in a tense encounter at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, but Safety Shooters held on in the closing minutes to claim the three points and maintain their title defence.
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Other matches in the men’s category saw U&H Abia recording the biggest victory of the day after defeating Osun United 37-26, while Correction Boys also enjoyed a comfortable 34-22 win over Benue Buffaloes.
NAF Rockets secured a 31-24 victory against DE Defenders, while Rima Strikers edged COAS Shooters 22-19 in a closely contested encounter. Three times champion Niger United were awarded a 10-0 victory over Kano Pillars.
In the women’s category, SOOF produced the most emphatic result, thrashing Omo Ogiefo 40-22 at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall.
Defender Babes began their campaign for the day with a 32-28 victory over Imo Grasshoppers, while Rivers Queens defeated Ekiti Queens 27-23. Plateau Peacocks also recorded a convincing 32-19 win against Funad Academy.
Safety Babes rounded off the women’s fixtures with a 34-21 victory over Rima Queens, completing a successful day for the Safety teams following the hard-fought win by their male counterparts.
Matches on Wednesday were played simultaneously at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba. Matches continues on Thursday at both centers.
