North-Central Division 1 Handball League: Confluence Stars, Plateau Vipers, Unity Boys Shine on Day 3

Posted : 01 October 2026

The race for honours in the North-Central Division One Handball League gathered momentum on Day Three as Confluence Stars, Plateau Vipers, and Unity Boys secured important victories at the Handball Court, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

Confluence Stars of Lokoja produced one of the day's closely fought performances, edging Nasarawa Ambassadors 28-26 after a competitive encounter.

The Lokoja-based side established a slim 12-11 lead at halftime before returning from the break with greater determination to withstand pressure from the Nasarawa side.

Nasarawa Ambassadors, sponsored by Engineer A.A. Sule, pushed hard for a comeback, but Confluence Stars maintained their composure to hold on for victory.

Plateau Vipers were more convincing in their encounter, defeating Nuella Handball Academy's male team 35-22.

The Tin City side took control early, leading 13-10 at halftime before extending their advantage in the second half to complete a comfortable victory.

Unity Boys of Abuja were made to work for their points as they edged Suleja Shooters 37-35 in the day's most closely contested encounter.

The hosts led 20-17 at the interval, but Suleja Shooters remained within touching distance throughout the second half.

Unity Boys, however, held their nerve in the closing stages to secure the two-goal victory.

Nuella Handball Academy enjoyed better fortunes in the women's encounter, defeating City Queens of Suleja 37-24.

The Ilorin-based side went into halftime with a narrow 16-15 advantage before producing a stronger second-half performance to pull clear and seal victory.

Day Three Results

Nasarawa Ambassadors fell 26-28 to Confluence Stars after trailing 11-12 at halftime.

Nuella Handball Academy's male team lost 22-35 to Plateau Vipers, having gone into the break trailing 10-13.

Unity Boys defeated Suleja Shooters 37-35 after establishing a 20-17 halftime lead.

In the women's encounter, Nuella Handball Academy defeated City Queens of Suleja 37-24, having held a narrow 16-15 advantage at halftime.

The North-Central Division One Handball League continues on Independence Day, with participating teams set to renew their pursuit of victories and qualification honours in the competition.

North-Central Division 1 Handball League: Confluence Stars, Plateau Vipers, Unity Boys Shine on Day 3

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