Lagos teams Seasider Boys and Tojemarine Academy were soundly beaten on day 8 of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022 phase 2 in Lagos.
A late surge for Seasider Boys wasn’t enough as they lost to Confluence Stars 29-27 Tojemarine Academy fell to superior handballing power Niger United as they lost 23-17 in the male category.
Other matches in the male category saw De Defenders defeat Benue Buffaloes 23-19 while defending champion Kano Pillars ruthlessly defeated Owena Kings 30-14 to remain on top of the league table
Meanwhile Rima Strikers met a different and super charged Police Machine and struggled to beat them 26-25.
In the Women Category, Bendel Dynamos lost to former champion Plateau Peacocks 24-21 while Defender Babes defeated Benue Queens 28-26.
Defending champion Safety Babes defeated Imo Grasshoppers 32-25.
DAY 8 SUNDAY 30/10/22 RESULTS.
MALE
1) D:Defenders–Benue Buffaloes 23–19.
2) Kano Pillars–Owena Kings 30–14.
3 ) Tojemarine Academy–Niger United 17–23.
4) Lagos Seasiders–Confluence Stars 27–29.
5) Rima Strikers–Police Machine 26–25.
FEMALE
1) Bendel Dynamos–Plateau Peacocks 21–24.
2) Defender Babes–Benue Queens 28–26.
3) Imo Grasshoppers–Safety Babes 25–32.