Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 Day 3 Wrap: Rivers Queens earn comeback win, Bendel Dynamos seal first victory
Rivers Queens thrilled fans with a dramatic comeback victory over the experienced Imo Grasshoppers on day 3 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024, ongoing in Benin City, Edo State.
The Port Harcourt-based team, who recently earned promotion to the top-tier league after winning the National Division One title in the women’s category, overturned a 17-14 first-half deficit to secure a 33-29 win, marking their first victory in the Premier League.
In other women’s category matches, Defender Babes edged out Plateau Peacocks with a 28-20 win, while defending champions Safety Babes continued their winning streak, defeating Seasider Babes of Lagos 33-23.
Rima Queens dominated COAS Babes with a convincing 34-21 victory, and Bendel Dynamos left it late to triumph over Delta Queens with a narrow 23-22 win.
In the men’s category, Kano Pillars’ struggles persisted as they lost to defending champions Niger United 21-18.
Rima Strikers had a tough match but managed to eke out a 33-32 win over Correction Boys. De Defenders earned a solid 36-28 victory over Adamawa Warriors, and Seasider Boys of Lagos defeated Sunshine Kings 31-22.
RESULTS OF DAY 3 MATCHES (15/05/24)
FEMALE:
- Imo Grasshoppers – Rivers Queens 29-33
- Defender Babes – Plateau Peacocks 28-20
- Seasider Babes – Safety Babes 23-33
- COAS Babes – Rima Queens 21-34
- Delta Queens – Bendel Dynamos 22-23
MALE:
- Kano Pillars – Niger United 18-21
- Rima Strikers – Correction Boys 33-32
- Tojemarine Academy – Confluence Stars 10-00 (W/O)
- De Defenders – Adamawa Warriors 36-28
- Sunshine Kings – Lagos Seasiders 22-31
- Benue Buffaloes – Safety Shooters 24-37
