Imo Grasshoppers
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Tojemarine Handball Club and Safety Babes, at the weekend, became champions of the 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League following outstanding performances in the phase two of the competition held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute of Sports, Lagos. Tojemarine finished top of the men’s league table with 64 points following their 36-33…
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Imo Grasshoppers of Owerri, yesterday, defeated the COAS Babes 43-41 in a record-setting game at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.
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Safety Babes Handball Club, yesterday, continued their steady march to retain their title when they defeated Imo Grasshoppers 32-25 at the ongoing Ardova Handball League holding in Benin, Edo State.
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Rima Strikers of Sokoto on Tuesday shocked former champions Kano Pillars 32-27 on matchday two of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League holding in Benin, Edo State. The Sokoto side defended resolutely and made good use of the scoring chances that came their way to record the famous victory. Pillars struggled against Correction Boys on…
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