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Ardova Handball Premier League: COAS Shooters thrash De Defenders on Day 6

COAS Shooters delivered the biggest victory in the men's category on Day 6 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2026, recording an emphatic 43-24 win over DE Defenders on Thursday at Court B, Rowe Park Sports Centre, Lagos.

The 19-goal margin was the widest recorded in the day's men's fixtures, with COAS Shooters also producing the highest scoring performance in the category.

Earlier, defending champions Safety Shooters opened the day's action with a convincing 34-24 victory over NAF Rockets, while Tojemarine Sport Club defeated Matadors of Abia 29-24.

Correction Boys also secured a 10-0 victory over Kano Pillars to complete the day's results in the men's category.

In the women's competition, Rima Queens recorded the highest scoring performance, overpowering Omo Ogiefo Academy 40-24.

Ekiti Queens claimed a narrow 29-27 victory over Imo Grasshoppers, while Defender Babes defeated Funad Academy 31-26.

Plateau Peacocks also edged SOOF 27-26 in one of the closest encounters of the day, underlining the competitive nature of the women's division.

However, the women's fixture between Safety Babes and Rivers Queens at Rowe Park was not concluded.

The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League will continue on Friday, with more matches scheduled across the two competition venues in Lagos as teams continue their pursuit of league honours.