Tojemarine, Safety Babes Make History With Handball League Titles

On Sunday, Safety Babes and Tojemarine were announced as Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 champions.

Tojemarine won the men’s championship game 36-33 against Sokoto Rima Strikers at the NIS gymnasium in Surulere, Lagos, while Sokoto Rima Strikers held on for second place with 59 points.

Since the start of the handball league in Nigeria, Tojemarine became the first team from Lagos to win.

Tojemarine also won the title for the first time in the South-West region during the open era.

Niger United, the 2023 champions, defeated Corrections Boys 38-24 to finish third with 58 points, while Safety Shooters failed to reach the podium for the first time since 2019.

Confluence Stars and Sunshine Kings were placed in the lower division.

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Safety Babes defeated second-placed Defender Babes 36-32 to take the top spot in the table with 54 points, completing an unprecedented fourth straight win and a fifth overall title.

Safety Babes’ winning streak now includes 53 matches that date back to 2022, as a result of the victory.

The second division included COAS Babes and Bendel Dynamos.

The Chairman of Ardova Plc, Abdulwasiu Sowami, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to promoting youth development through sports.

“We are firmly committed to initiatives that empower and advance healthy lifestyles among our youth.” By supporting young people, he said, “We are cultivating national cohesion and grooming future leaders who will contribute to a better society.”

Samuel Ocheho, president of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, applauded Ardova Plc for working with the organization to bring glory to the nation.

“This year’s Ardova premier league has been a resounding success. Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed an extraordinary display of talent, discipline, and teamwork”, Ocheho said. The players and coaches did a fantastic job of entertaining us with thrilling games and unforgettable moments. They demonstrate how beautiful the sport is and how potent handball is in Nigeria.

Defender Babes ‘ Bolanle Abdulrasaq claimed the top scorer’s award with 151 goals

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