It is a battle of table toppers in Benin, Edo State today, when Tojemarine Academy meet Niger United at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League. The two teams are tied on 18 points, having won six games apiece. However, Tojemarine with a goal difference of +58, lead the pack, while United have +41 goal difference to occupy the second spot.
With the free-scoring Tojemarine hoping to secure their first league title this year, they must be at their best to beat defending champions, Niger United, who have also vowed to retain their title at the end of the season.
What is certain is that there will be fireworks in this tie as the team with the best defensive and offensive display will carry the day. Both teams will also have to play as a unit to be sure of victory in a game that is expected to provide maximum excitement.
In the other games in the male category, Benue Buffaloes will take on Sunshine Kings, Rima Strikers will battle with Adamawa Warriors, Kano Pillars lock horns with D.Defenders, Correction Boys play Safety Shooters, while Confluence Stars will take on Lagos Seasiders. In the women category, defending champions, and league leaders, Safety Babes will meet with Plateau Peacocks.
Safety Babes are yet to lose a game since the closing day of the 2022 season when they lost to Defenders Babes in Lagos. They are tipped to win another title this year having won all five games played so far.
In other games, Rima Queens will battle with Delta Queens, Defender Babes are against Bendel Dynamos, Rivers Queens will confront COAS Babes, while Seasider Babes will lock horns with Imo Grasshoppers.
