COAS Shooters claimed a narrow 32-31 victory over Safety Shooters in a pulsating encounter that headlined day 8 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 1.
The match, which kept spectators on the edge of their seats, saw COAS Shooters overturn a 14-13 halftime deficit to snatch the win late in the game.
In other results from the men’s category, Osun United put up a determined display to defeat Rima Strikers 28-24, while Correction Boys secured a 26-18 win over Benue Buffaloes.
De Defenders edged past Lagos Seasiders 28-25, and defending champion Tojemarine Academy continued their fine form with a 31-25 triumph over Niger United.
In the women’s category, Rivers Queens defeated Ekiti Queens 31-23, building on their 17-12 first-half advantage. Defending champion Safety Babes maintained their unbeaten run with a solid 31-26 win over Imo Grasshoppers, while Rima Queens edged out Defender Babes 29-28 in a tightly contested affair.
Full Results
Men’s Category:
– Safety Shooters vs COAS Shooters: 31-32 (14-13)
– Rima Strikers vs Osun United: 24-28 (11-18)
– Benue Buffaloes vs Correction Boys: 18-26 (8-13)
– De Defenders vs Lagos Seasiders: 28-25 (12-13)
– Niger United vs Tojemarine Academy: 25-31 (13-16)
Women’s Category:
– Rivers Queens vs Ekiti Queens: 31-23 (17-12)
– Imo Grasshoppers vs Safety Babes: 26-31 (12-15)
– Defender Babes vs Rima Queens: 28-29 (14-15)
