Tojemarine Academy are steps away from claiming this year’s Ardova Handball Premier League title after beating their closest rivals rival Niger United 31-23 yesterday to extend their lead on the league table at the ongoing tournament in Benin, Edo State.
The first half of the game was tight but the Tojemarine boys came all out in the second stanza to beat their opponent and maintain their unbeaten run that stretches to seven games, in the league.
However, it was the first defeat for Niger United boys who were disappointed after the game as their efforts failed to yield, at least a draw, in the top of the table clash.
With the result, Tojemarine Academy are sitting on top of the table with 21 points having won their seven matches of the series while Niger United are closely following with 18 points.
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Meanwhile, in the other games of the male category, Benue Buffaloes defeated Sunshine Kings 25-22, Rima Strikers beat Adamawa Warriors 42-21, Kano Pillars beat D.Defenders 27-24, Correction Boys lost to Safety Shooters 28-31, while Lagos Seasiders walk over Confluence Stars.
In the female category, Rima Queens beat Delta Queens 40-19, Defender Babes pummelled Bendel Dynamos 39-20, Rivers Queens and COAS Babes tie end 25-25, Seasider Babes lost to Imo Grasshoppers 21–26, while leaders Safety Babes beat Plateau Peacocks 29-23.