Ardova Handball League : Safety Shooters, Kano Pillars draw as Benue Buffaloes earn first win

May 17, 2024

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Safety Shooters and Kano Pillars shared the spoils on Friday in an intense match beffiting of two former champions on Match Day 5 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 phase 1 going on in Benin City, the Edo State Capital.

The two former champions who have won five premier titles between them, played out an exhilarating 21-21 draw match which was like a cup final.

Other matches in the men category saw Benue Buffaloes earn their first victory in the league as they defeated Seasider Boys of Lagos 28-25 while Sunshine Kings also earned their first victory in the league, defeating Adamawa Warriors 28-24

Niger United had a huge scare but somehow defeated Rima Strikers 29-28 while Tojemarine Academy defeated De Defenders 27-21.

In the women category, starting with the last match of the day, Defender Babes had to bring all their experience to bare as they defeated an exciting Rivers Queens side 29-26 in what turned out to be worthy of closing the match day in grandstyle.

Earlier in the women category, Plateau Peacocks easily defeated Bendel Dynamos 32-21 while Imo Grasshoppers also got a comfortable 34-21 victory over COAS Babes.

Defending champions, Safety Babes are still unbeaten as they defeated Delta Queens 30-23.

Results of Match Day 5

Female

1) Bendel Dynamos 21– 32 Plateau Peacocks

2) Imo Grasshoppers- 34- 21 COAS Babes

3) Seasider Babes 15 — 23 Rima Queens

4) Delta Queens 23 — 30 Safety Babes

5) Defender Babes 29– 26 Rivers Queens

Male

1) Lagos Seasiders 25 — 28 Benue Buffaloes

2) Correction Boys 10 — 00 Confluence Stars (W/O).

3) Adamawa Warriors 24 — 28 Sunshine Kings