Bendel Dynamos of Benin on Thursday lost to Imo Grasshoppers of Owerri 33-17 as their abysmal run in the Ardova Handball Premier League continues.
The home team had no answer to the superior fire power of the Owerri team despite the efforts of Dynamos coach, Aaron Okogie from the sideline.
Grasshoppers dominated the game and could have scored more goals if they had taken most of the chances that came their way.
In other games in the women’s category, Delta Queens defeated COAS Babes 26-21, while Rivers Queens beat Plateau Peacock 24-22 in a keenly-contested tie. Also, Safety Babes defeated Rima Queens 34-28 in another game.
In the men’s event, Kano Pillars returned to winning ways by beating Lagos Seasiders 27-20.
It was a tough game, but the Kano side, unlike in the last two games they lost, made good use of the scoring chances that came their way.
An elated Coach Solomon Yola commended his players for the good job, while hoping for more victories as the competition progresses.
Tojemarine Academy also defeated Correction Boys 32-21, Sunshine Kings lost to D.Defenders 23-24, Benue Buffaloes defeated Adamawa Warriors 33-27, while Niger United walked over Confluence Stars to earn maximum points and 10 goals.
