Niger United, Safety Shooters Win As Ardova Handball League Heats Up
NAF Rockets, De Defenders And Osun United Also Record Men's Victories As Defending Women's Champions Safety Babes Maintain Winning Run
Niger United edged Correction Boys 28-26 in one of the standout encounters as the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League produced another exciting round of matches on Day 8 in Lagos on Saturday.
The keenly contested men’s encounter at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) Indoor Sports Hall saw both teams battle hard, but Niger United held their nerve to secure a two-goal victory.
Safety Shooters also recorded a narrow win, overcoming Rima Strikers 27-26, while NAF Rockets produced one of the day’s most convincing performances with a 36-26 triumph over Benue Buffaloes.
De Defenders defeated Matadors of Abia 33-30, while Osun United completed the day’s men’s results with a 22-20 victory over COAS Shooters.
In the women’s category, defending champions Safety Babes maintained their impressive form with a 30-24 victory over Peacocks of Jos.
Defender Babes and Rima Queens, however, could not be separated after an entertaining contest ended 21-21 at Court B of Rowe Park, Yaba.
The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League is being staged at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park, Yaba, with teams competing in the men’s and women’s categories.
