Champions Kano Pillars are on course for a successful title defence as they won their 19th game of the series by beating Owena Kings 30-14 yesterday in the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League at the University of Lagos Sports Hall.
Pillars are yet to drop a point and yesterday’s win was a routine as the champions dominated with little room for their opponents to operate.
The Solomon Yola-tutored team have so far painted the competition with goals and victory against Owena is a further warning signal to their remaining opponents.
Meanwhile, Niger United also had the better of Lagos side, Tojemarine Academy with a 23-17 win.
Tojemarine have recorded some famous victories in their second season in the elite division but found it hard to match the industry of United who are hoping to better their standing at the end of the competition.
Also, D: Defenders defeated Benue Buffalos 28-26 in a closely fought encounter. The interesting tie saw both teams battling hard for the three points but it was D: Defenders that stayed strong for a famous win.
In the women’s category, Bendel Dynamos were beaten 24-21 by Plateau Peacock. The Benin side did well last season but are struggling for wins this term.
Today in the men’s category, Kada Stars will take on Rima Strikers, Confluence Stars play Police Machine, Tojemarine Academy locks horn with Benue Buffalos, and Owena Queens battle Lagos Seasiders, D: Defender confronts Safety Shooters while Niger United battle Kano Pillars.
In the Women’s category, Seasiders Babes take on Plateau Peacock, Benue Queens play Imo Grasshoppers and Kwara Adorable Queens take on Kada Queens.