Tojemarine Academy won the battle of Lagos on Tuesday as they defeated city rival Lagos Seasider Boys on day 2 of the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 in Benin City, Edo State.
Tojemarine Academy tutored by Coach Shittu Adewunmi Agboola, defeated the Seasider Boys 33-26 to continue their push for a first league title.
In other matches in the Men category, Safety Shooters are the leading the league table for the second straight day following their comfortable 35-17 victory over Adamawa Warriors while Correction Boys kept Sunshine Kings in check with an easy 33-23 win.
Rima Strikers earned a 33-27 victory over a Kano Pillars lacking of motivation and drive while the De Defenders were defenseless against the onslaught of a rampaging Niger United as they succumbed to a 30-15 defeat to the defending champion.
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In the women category, the Seasider Babes of Lagos will continue their lead on the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 log following their inspiring 38-30 victory over Rivers Queens while Rima Queens defeat former champion Plateau Peacocks 22-20.
Defender Babes, shrugged off their day 1 loss as they bounced back to dealt with COAS Babes with a 44-22 victory while Imo Grasshoppers continued in their winning ways as they earned a 35-27 victory over Delta Queens.
Defending champion Safety Babes are still unbeaten since 2022 following their massive 41-18 victory over host, Bendel Dynamos.
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