Nigeria Air force Rockets secured a hard-fought 37–34 victory over 2024 champions Tojemarine Academy in one of the keenly contested encounters on matchday three of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Monday.
The encounter saw debutants NAF Rockets take 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 a vital win.
Benue Buffaloes showed resilience despite the fatigue of their late arrival to the tournament and forced Abia U & H 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.
In other 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 times champion Niger United 22–21, while Osun United secured a 10–0 walkover victory over Kano Pillars.
In the women’s category, title holders Safety Babes continued their impressive form with a 39–18 thrashing of Ekiti Queens, having led 18–8 at half-time.
The FRSC side seem unstoppable in their quest to get an unprecedented sixth consecutive crown.
Plateau Peacocks outclassed Imo Grasshoppers 34–21. Defender Babes overcame Omo Ogiefo Academy 36–24.
Rima Queens defeated Funad Academy 26–16 while SOOF earned a 26–17 victory over Rivers Queens.
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