Niger United claimed a hard-fought 28–26 victory over Correction Boys in one of the standout men's fixtures on Day 8 of the 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos on Saturday.

The closely contested encounter at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) Indoor Sports Hall saw both teams battle throughout, but Niger United held on to secure a two-goal victory.

Elsewhere in the men's category, Safety Shooters edged Rima Strikers 27–26, while NAF Rockets recorded a convincing 36–26 win over Benue Buffaloes.

De Defenders defeated Matadors of Abia 33–30, while Osun United rounded off the day's men's fixtures with a narrow 22–20 victory over COAS Shooters.

In the women's category, defending champions Safety Babes continued their impressive form with a 30–24 win over Peacocks of Jos.

Defender Babes and Rima Queens, meanwhile, played out a 21–21 draw in an entertaining encounter at Court B of Rowe Park, Yaba.

The 2026 Ardova Handball Premier League is being staged at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere, and Rowe Park, Yaba, Lagos.