Ardova HPL: Rima Queens, Safety Babes claim big wins

Champions Safety Babes defeated Ekiti Queens 49-22 on Wednesday at the ongoing second phase of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.

The champions, who had defeated River 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 female category, Rima Queens defeated Rivers, while Defender Babes lost to Omo Ogiefo Academy 29-22.

In the men’s category, COAS Shooters defeated 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 had become competitive with very little separating 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 on Thursday at Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba, Lagos and all matches will be played there till November 30 before matches resume at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall.

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