Reigning champions, Safety Babes, yesterday beat Ekiti Queens 49-22 to continue their race for another title at the ongoing second phase of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.
The champions, who had defeated Rivers Queens 40-27 on Tuesday, dominated the Ekiti team and made sure of victory with a commanding display. The Ekiti girls, who had beaten Defender Babes 35-27 on Tuesday, could not keep up with the pace of the champions.
In some other games in the ladies’ category, Rima Queens defeated Rivers Queens, while Defender Babes lost to Omo Ogiefo Academy 29-22. In the men’s category, COAS Shooters beat Lagos Seasiders 36-28, while De Defenders lost to Rima Strikers 28-19. Also, Niger United walked over Adamawa Warriors to earn three points and 10 goals.
Niger United Coach, Adebayo Yekini, said that the league has become so competitive that there is little difference between the top teams and others.
He said: “The league has become very competitive and all the teams are putting in their best to win games. You can see that even the ones who lose games are putting in their best.”
The Ardova Handball Premier League Phase 1 continues at Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos, until November 30, 2025, when the competition will move to the NIS Indoor Sports Hall.
