Rivers Queens made a comeback from a first-half deficit to defeat the experienced Imo Grasshoppers on Day 3 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024, ongoing in Benin City, Edo State.
The Port Harcourt handball club, which got promoted to the top-tier league after winning the National Division One title in the women's category, came back from a 17-14 first-half loss to defeat Imo Grasshoppers 33-29. This marks their first victory in the Ardova Handball Premier League.
In other results of the women's category, Defender Babes edged out Plateau Peacocks with a 28-20 win, while defending champion Safety Babes continued their winning streak by defeating Seasider Babes of Lagos 33-23.
Rima Queens didn't give COAS Babes any breathing space as they defeated the Nigeria Army team 34-21, while Bendel Dynamos left it late to defeat rivals Delta Queens 23-22.
In the men's category, the woes of Kano Pillars continued as they lost to defending champion Niger United 21-18, while Rima Strikers found it tough but managed a 33-32 win over Correction Boys.
De Defenders earned a 36-28 victory over Adamawa Warriors, while Seasider Boys of Lagos defeated Sunshine Kings 31-22.
Full Results of Match Day 3
Female:
- Imo Grasshoppers 29--33 Rivers Queens
- Defender Babes 28--20 Plateau Peacocks
- Seasider Babes 23--33 Safety Babes
- COAS Babes 21--34 Rima Queens
- Delta Queens 22--23 Bendel Dynamos
**Male:**
- Kano Pillars 18--21 Niger United
- Rima Strikers 33--32 Correction Boys
- Tojemarine Academy 10--00 Confluence Stars (W/O)
- De Defenders 36--28 Adamawa Warriors
- Sunshine Kings 22--31 Lagos Seasiders
- Benue Buffaloes 24--37 Safety Shooters
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