Safety Babes underlined their determination to retain the women's title at the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League with a crushing 51-17 victory over Omo Ogiefo Academy in Lagos on Sunday.
The defending champions produced a dominant display from the opening whistle, establishing a commanding 26-7 advantage at halftime before completing their emphatic 34-goal victory.
Their performance further reinforced their status as strong contenders in the ongoing championship, which is attracting some of the country's leading handball clubs.
Plateau Peacocks also enjoyed a comfortable outing, defeating Ekiti Queens 36-18, while Rivers Queens dispatched Funad Academy 24-13.
Rima Queens secured a 26-14 victory over Imo Grasshoppers, while SOOF defeated Defender Babes 37-25 in another women's category encounter.
In the men's competition, defending champions Safety Shooters maintained their positive campaign with a 27-23 triumph over Osun United.
Rima Strikers were awarded a 10-0 walkover victory against Kano Pillars, while Niger United narrowly defeated NAF Rockets 16-15 in one of the day's closely contested encounters.
Benue Buffaloes produced one of the day's notable results, overcoming De Defenders 26-25 despite arriving in Lagos on Sunday morning following their long journey from Makurdi.
COAS Shooters also secured a 29-24 victory over U & H Abia, while Tojemarine Academy defeated Correction Boys 32-24 to strengthen their campaign.
The results highlighted the competitive nature of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League, with defending champions and other title contenders seeking consistency as the competition progresses.
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