By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
Defending champions Kano Pillars and Safety Babes continued their stellar performance on Day 2 of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022 Phase 1 ongoing at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Safety Babes handled their business with tact and tenacity as they saw off Benue Queens with a 34-18 victory in the Women Category while debutant Rima Queens won their second match after a hard-fought 16-15 victory over Plateau Peacocks.
New look Defender Babes with some new superb signings didn’t need to sweat too much to earn a major scalp with a 35-30 victory over Imo Grasshoppers while Bendel Dynamos got their first win of the league campaign by defeating Seasider Babes of Lagos 22-19.
Adorable Angels earned their first win of the campaign howbeit without playing a match as they walked over Kada Queens who as at matchday 2 had not arrive the venue for the league proper.
In the Male Category, Kano Pillars humiliated Owena Kings with an emphatic 34-18 victory while Confluence Stars shone like a million stars with a 35-25 victory over De Defenders.
Former Champions, Niger United rendered Benue Buffaloes useless with a 33-25 victory while Lagos team Tojemarine comfortably defeated Police Machine 29-22.
Seasider Boys of Lagos had to really dig deep to earn a 31-30 victory over Rima Strikers while Safety Shooters walked over Kada Stars to earn a 10-0 victory.
DAY 2 Official Results
FEMALE:
Plateau Peacocks—Rima Queens 15–16,Defender Babes–Imo Grasshoppers 35–30,Bendel Dynamos–Seasider Babes 22–19, Kada Queens–Adorable Angels 00–10 (W/O)., Benue Queens–Safety Babes 21–34 and Seasider Boys — Rima Strikers 31–30
MALE:
Tojemarine Academy–Police Machine 29–22., Benue Buffaloes–Niger United 25–33,Kada Stars–Safety Shooters 00–10 W/0, Confluence Stars–D:Defenders 35–25. Owena Kings–Kano Pillars 18–34.
