Matches at the 3rd edition of the North Central Handball Championships, continued on Sunday, with…Day 2 fixtures decided at the refurbished courts of the Aper Aku Stadium, in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State:
Results from the Morning Session, shows that defending men’s champion, the FRSC Safety Shooters of Abuja, defeated Confluence Stars of Kogi State 25-18 – it was the second straight loss suffered by the Stars from Lokoja, in as many games.
Debutants, Poverty Fighters from Abuja improved on their opening draw with Benue Buffaloes on Saturday, to beat Nasarawa Ambassadors 30- 21, for their first ever win, in a competitive handball duel.
Former Prudent Energy Champions, Niger United of Minna, also made it two wins in a row, when thrashing Plateau Vipers of Jos 28-15.
I’m waiting for the results of the afternoon session.
In Day 2 Afternoon Session games played, the NS DC Defenders Babes of Abuja defeated Benue Queens of Makurdi 32-23 to record their first win, after yesterday’s opening draw.
The day’s schedule saw Benue Buffaloes trounce Suleja Shooters 38 -22 to record their first win of the tournament.
On the other hand, it was the second straight loss in two days for Suleja Shooters, who were routed by Niger United on Saturday.
The championships, continue on Monday, with games to be desired in both the men and women’s sections.
FRSC Safety Shooters defeat Confluence Stars 25-18 on Day 2 of North Central Handball League
