The 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League Part 2 delivered its most electrifying second but on Thursday as Lagos Seasiders surprised defending champions Tojemarine Academy with a dramatic 23–22 last-second victory in a heated Lagos derby at Rowe Park, Yaba.
The encounter, billed because the headline conflict of Day 3, lived as much as the hype from begin to end. Tojemarine, winners of the earlier version, dominated massive spells and seemed on target for one more derby triumph.
However Seasiders refused to bow, forcing turnovers at essential moments and exhibiting unimaginable composure underneath stress.
With the match tied within the dying seconds, a expensive Tojemarine error gifted the Seasiders a quick break, which they buried emphatically, sparking wild celebrations throughout their bench and the stands.
The beautiful win not solely strengthens the Seasiders’ push within the title race but in addition fingers Tojemarine their hardest defeat of the season.
COAS Shooters, Rima Strikers Shine in Males’s Class
Earlier within the males’s fixtures, COAS Shooters prolonged their high quality type with a commanding 34–24 win over Correction Boys, pulling away after a slender 15–13 halftime lead.
Benue Buffaloes survived a spirited second-half comeback from Osun United to safe a good 23–22 victory, whereas Security Shooters have been awarded a walkover after Adamawa Warriors did not honour the fixture.
Rima Strikers produced one of many day’s strongest comebacks, overturning an 11–14 halftime deficit to defeat Niger United 27–22, capping off a resilient second-half show.
Security Babes Dig Deep as Title Cost Continues
Within the ladies’s division, defending champions Security Babes have been pushed to their limits earlier than grinding out a 32–29 win over Plateau Peacocks. Regardless of trailing 17–16 at halftime, the champions relied on their depth and expertise to keep up their good run towards a doable historic five-peat.
Rima Queens additionally strengthened their title credentials after edging Omo Ogiefo Academy 28–26 in one other comeback win, having trailed 13–14 on the break.
Imo Grasshoppers returned to profitable methods with a hard-fought 34–32 overcome Defender Babes, whereas Ekiti Queens sealed a gritty 28–26 victory over Rivers Queens in a tightly contested encounter.
Day 3 Outcomes – Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 (27/11/25)
Feminine Class
Plateau Peacocks 29–32 Security Babes (HT: 17–16)
Rima Queens 28–26 Omo Ogiefo Academy (HT: 13–14)
Imo Grasshoppers 34–32 Defender Babes (HT: 18–14)
Rivers Queens 26–28 Ekiti Queens (HT: 13–13)
Male Class
