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.
It was a thrilling encounter as 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 a easy 33-23 win.
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.
Meanwhile, Defending champion Safety Babes are still unbeaten since 2022 following their massive 41-18 victory over host, Bendel Dynamos.
RESULTS OF DAY 2 MATCHES
FEMALE:
1) Rivers Queens–Seasider Babes 30–38.
2) Rima Queens–Plateau Peacocks 22–20.
3) Defender Babes–COAS Babes 44–22.
4) Delta Queens–Imo Grasshoppers 27–35.
5) Bendel Dynamos–Safety Babes 18–41.
MALE:
1) Adamawa Warriors–Safety Shooters 17–35.
2) Sunshine Kings–Correction Boys 23–33.
3) Benue Buffaloes–Confluence Stars 10–00 (W/O).
4) Kano Pillars–Rima Strikers 27–32.
5) D:Defenders–Niger United 15–30.
6) Tojemarine Academy–Lagos Seasiders 33–26.