Safety Shooters Survive Tojemarine Scare
Defending champions Safety Shooters had to dig deep to secure a 35-32 victory over Tojemarine Club on Day 5 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Wednesday. NAF Rockets secured a 31-24 victory against DE Defenders, while Rima Strikers edged COAS Shooters 22-19 in a closely contested encounter.
Defending champions Safety Shooters had to dig deep to secure a 35-32 victory over Tojemarine Club on Day 5 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Wednesday.
Former Champions Tojemarine, playing in front of their fans, gave the champions a tough challenge in a tense encounter at the NIS Gymnasium in Surulere, but Safety Shooters held on in the closing minutes to claim the three points and maintain their title defence.
In the other games, Abia U & H recorded 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-time champions 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.
Defender Babes earned 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 day with a 34-21 victory over Rima Queens.
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