Ardova Handball Premier League Phase 1: Tojemarine HBC, Safety Babes Set for Title Defence

Posted : 04 July 2025

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has released the fixtures for the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025, which is scheduled to commence from July 7 to 20, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State.

According to the fixtures released by the Tournament Director of the Ardova Handball Premier League, Mr. Shina Sanya, the defending champions in both the male and female categories, Tojemarine Handball Club and Safety Babes, respectively, will headline the opening day action as they begin the defense of their titles.

In the female category, Safety Babes will begin their title defense against Ekiti Queens, a team promoted after finishing second in the National Division One League. The champions hope this fixture will set the tone for their quest to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. It is expected to be a thrilling clash between the reigning champions and the ambitious Ekiti Queens.

Other Day 1 fixtures in the female category will see former champions Plateau Peacocks take on Rivers Queens, while Soof Omo Ogiefo, the champions of the National Division One League, will begin their top-flight journey with their first match against Defender Babes.

Also, Rima Queens of Sokoto will face Delta Queens.

In the male category, defending champions Tojemarine Handball Club will take on newly promoted Osun United, signaling their intent to retain the title. Meanwhile, Rima Strikers of Sokoto will face returning side COAS Shooters.

Two-time champions Niger United will play against Adamawa United, while former champions Safety Shooters will take on the Seasider Boys of Lagos.

The Correction Boys of the Nigeria Prisons Service will play against De Defenders of the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps.

Matches will commence on Tuesday, July 8, and all games will be streamed live on HFN TV (Facebook) and the YouTube channel of the Handball Federation of Nigeria.

Day 1 Fixtures

Female Category:

Safety Babes – Ekiti Queens
Plateau Peacocks – Rivers Queens
Defender Babes – Omo Ogiefo
Rima Queens – Delta Queens

Male Category:

Tojemarine Academy – Osun United
Rima Strikers – COAS Shooters
Niger United – Adamawa United
Safety Shooters – Lagos Seasiders
Correction Boys – De Defenders

Ardova Handball Premier League Phase 1: Tojemarine HBC, Safety Babes Set for Title Defence

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