‎NAF Rockets Edge Tojemarine In Ardova Handball Premier League

‎‎ ‎ ‎Nigeria Air force Rockets secured a hard-fought 37–34 victory over 2024 champions Tojemarine Academy in one of the keenly contested encounters on matchday three of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Monday. ‎ ‎The encounter saw debutants NAF Rockets take control early, establishing a surprising 19–11 advantage at half-time before Tojemarine Academy fought back in the second half. ‎ ‎However, the comeback was not enough to prevent NAF Rockets from claiming a vital win. ‎ Benue Buffaloes showed resilience despite the fatigue of their late arrival to the tournament and forced Abia U & H to a 26–26 draw. ‎ ‎Both sides were level at 12–12 at half-time, with neither able to find a decisive breakthrough in the pulsating encounter. ‎ ‎In other matches, defending champions Safety Shooters maintained their winning run with a 33–25 victory over COAS Shooters, while Rima Strikers defeated Correction Boys 33–20. ‎ De Defenders also edged two times champion Niger United 22–21, while Osun United secured a 10–0 walkover victory over Kano Pillars. ‎ ‎In the women’s category, title holders Safety Babes continued their impressive form with a 39–18 thrashing of Ekiti Queens, having led 18–8 at half-time. ‎ The FRSC side seem unstoppable in their quest to get an unprecedented sixth consecutive crown. ‎ ‎Plateau Peacocks outclassed Imo Grasshoppers 34–21.

Defender Babes overcame Omo Ogiefo Academy 36–24. ‎ Rima Queens defeated Funad Academy 26–16 while SOOF earned a 26–17 victory over Rivers Queens. ‎