By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
Niger United went about their business in an effective manner which resulted in a vital win on day 9 of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022
The 2018 champions put aside whatever resistance put up by Rima Strikers with a fantastic 35-20 to keep hope of upstaging Kano Pillars and Safety Shooters for top spot of the men category log.
In other results of the Men Category, De Defenders defeated Benue Buffaloes 26-24 while Kano Pillars has to think outside the box to defeat Tojemarine 29-25.
Safety Shooters will play Kano Pillars in day 10 of the league on Wednesday but in anticipation of the grudge match, the FRSC team defeated Seasider Boys of Lagos 30-22 while Confluence Stars defeated Owena Kings 31-28.
Police Machine walked over Kada Stars and got 10 goals and full match point.
In the Women Category, Defender Babes totally annihilated Benue Queens with a 40-19 victory while Seasider Babes got a 37-34 victory over Adorable Angels.
Safety Babes comfortably defeated Bendel Dynamos 32-22 to stay top of the league table while Imo Grasshoppers defeated Plateau Peacocks 23-17.
MATCH DAY 9 RESULTS:
FEMALE:
Benue Queens–Defender Babes 19–40, Kada Queens–Rima Queens 00–10 (W/O), Seasider Babes–Adorable Angels 37–34, Bendel Dynamos–Safety Babes 22–32, Imo Grasshoppers–Plateu Peacocks 23–17.
MALE:
Benue Buffaloes–D:Defenders 24–26,Kano Pillars–Tojemarine Academy 29–25,Seasiders Lagos–Safety Shooters 22–30, Kada Stars–Police Machine 00–10 (W/O),Confluence Stars–Owena Kings 31–28,Niger United–Rima Strikers 35–20.
