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NAF Rockets recorded an impressive 37–34 victory over 2024 champions Tojemarine Academy after establishing a commanding 19–11 lead at half-time, surviving a second-half comeback to secure a crucial win on matchday three.
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Benue Buffaloes demonstrated resilience despite arriving at the competition venue just a day before their opening fixture, holding U & H Abia to an entertaining 26–26 draw after both teams were level at 12–12 at the break.
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Defending men’s champions Safety Shooters maintained their unbeaten run with a convincing 33–25 victory over COAS Shooters, while Rima Strikers, De Defenders and Osun United also recorded victories in their respective encounters.
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In the women’s category, defending champions Safety Babes continued their dominant campaign with a 39–18 demolition of Ekiti Queens, strengthening their pursuit of an unprecedented sixth consecutive Ardova Handball Premier League title.
November 9, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Rockets secured a hard-fought 37–34 victory over 2024 champion Tojemarine Academy in one of the keenly contested encounters on matchday three of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Monday.
NAF Rockets took control early, establishing a surprising 19–11 advantage at half-time before Tojemarine Academy fought back in the second half. However, the comeback was not enough to prevent NAF Rockets from claiming the vital win.
Meanwhile, Benue Buffaloes, who arrived at the competition venue only a day before their opening fixture, showed resilience despite the fatigue of their late arrival to hold U & H Abia to a 26–26 draw.
Both sides were level at 12–12 at half-time, with neither able to find a decisive breakthrough in the pulsating encounter.
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In other men’s matches, defending champions Safety Shooters maintained their winning run with a 33–25 victory over COAS Shooters, while Rima Strikers defeated Correction Boys 33–20. De Defenders also edged two-time champions Niger United 22–21, while Osun United secured a 10–0 walkover victory over Kano Pillars.
In the women’s category, defending champions Safety Babes continued their impressive form with a 39–18 thrashing of Ekiti Queens, having led 18–8 at half-time. The FRSC team seem unstoppable in their quest to get an unprecedented 6th consecutive Ardova Handball Premier League title.
Plateau Peacocks defeated Imo Grasshoppers 34–21, Defender Babes overcame Omo Ogiefo Academy 36–24, Rima Queens beat Funad Academy 26–16, while SOOF recorded a 26–17 victory over Rivers Queens.
Matches continue tomorrow at the Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos.
