Rima Queens secured the biggest victory on day four of the 2023 Ardova handball premier league after they outscored Benue Queens 43-22 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.

Bayelsa Queens’ wait for their first victory continued after suffering a third straight defeat against Bendel Dynamos.

Imo Grasshoppers recorded a close 22-21 win over Seasider Babes while Plateau Peacocks defeated Delta Queens 28-17.

Table toppers Safety Babes overcame rivals Defender Babes 29-26 to sustain their winning streak in the league.

In the men’s event, Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive 25-25 draw.

Confluence Stars blew away Bendel Dynamos 22-15 and Police Machine claimed their second win of the campaign with a 23-22 defeat of Lagos Seasiders.

Tojemarine Academy continued their unbeaten run as they dispatched Correctional Boys 28-23 while Safety Shooters edged De Defenders 30-29.

Benue Buffaloes earned a shocking 30-26 victory over Rima Strikers.

Simon Agada of Benue Buffaloes and Diana Saloo of Safety Babes emerged as the Most Valuable Players of day three.

Ardova Handball Premier League

  • Day Three Results (Women)
  • Benue Queens 22-43 Rima Queens
  • Plateau Peacocks 28-17 Delta Queens
  • Bayelsa Queens 25-29 Bendel Dynamos
  • Imo Grasshoppers 22-21 Seasider Babes
  • Safety Babes 29-26 Defender Babes

Day Three Results (Men)

  • Confluence Stars 22-15 Bendel Dynamos
  • Police Machine 23-22 Lagos Seasiders
  • Niger United 25-25 Kano Pillars
  • Correctional Boys 23-28 Tojemarine Academy
  • De Defenders 19-30 Safety Shooters
  • Rima Strikers 26-30 Benue Buffaloes