Ardova Handball Premier League Phase Two Throws Up Explosive Day One Results in Lagos

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The 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League (AHPL) Phase Two began in thrilling fashion on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as top teams in both the men’s and women’s categories delivered intense matchups at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.

The opening day showcased skill, grit, and early statements of intent from title contenders across the league.


MEN’S CATEGORY – DAY 1 RESULTS

Safety Shooters got the day underway with a commanding 25–15 victory over Osun United in the 7:30am fixture, setting a powerful tone for their campaign.

Benue Buffaloes, however, struggled to keep up with the fast-paced Rima Strikers, falling 16–36 in one of the most lopsided results of the day at 9:00am.

Lagos Seasiders thrilled their home fans but eventually bowed 21–28 to a clinical Niger United side in the 10:30am encounter.

Correction Boys produced a standout performance in the afternoon, overpowering De Defenders 34–27 in a high-scoring affair.

The final men’s match saw a dramatic 26–26 draw between COAS Shooters and Tojemarine Academy, marking the only stalemate of the opening day.

Men’s Day 1 Summary:

  • Safety Shooters 25–15 Osun United
  • Benue Buffaloes 16–36 Rima Strikers
  • Lagos Seasiders 21–28 Niger United
  • Correction Boys 34–27 De Defenders
  • COAS Shooters 26–26 Tojemarine Academy

WOMEN’S CATEGORY – DAY 1 RESULTS

The women’s division was equally electrifying, with Ekiti Queens opening their campaign in style, defeating De Defenders 35–26 in the morning game.

Omo Ogiefo Academy edged Plateau Peacocks 26–24 in a tightly contested 9:00am showdown.

Imo Grasshoppers and Rima Queens engaged in one of the most exciting fixtures of the day, with the Grasshoppers narrowly winning 28–27 in the 2:30pm clash.

Safety Babes wrapped up the women’s schedule with the most dominant performance of the day, overpowering Rivers Queens 40–27 in the 4:00pm encounter.

Women’s Day 1 Summary:

  • Ekiti Queens 35–26 De Defenders
  • Omo Ogiefo Academy 26–24 Plateau Peacocks
  • Imo Grasshoppers 28–27 Rima Queens
  • Safety Babes 40–27 Rivers Queens

The Ardova Handball Premier League continues on Wednesday with Day Two fixtures as teams look to build momentum in the race for Nigeria’s most prestigious handball honours.

The competition is being staged simultaneously at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, under the supervision of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN).

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