​HANDBALL: Bayelsa, COAS, Vipers, Confluence relegated as Prudent Energy Handball roundup

By Sunny Canto

Incredibly, things are falling in shape for some while others are hunt; for Bayelsa Queens and Confluence Queens of Kogi been confirmed relegated to the lower division, after concluding their matches of the 2021 Prudent Energy Nigeria Handball Premier League, which ends today, in Abuja.

A disappointed Bayelsa Queens was defeated 23-24 by Plateau Peacocks of Jos, to place 9th, one spot above Confluence Queens who lost their last match 26-32 to FRSC Safety Babes of Abuja.

Similarly, Plateau Vipers of Jos were relegated from the men's section after losing to Lagos Seasider Boys 25-26 earlier today, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The Vipers from Plateau joined Chief of Army Staff (COAS) team in dropping to Division One, after the Army team was automatically relegated in line with rules of the league, concern teams who fail to take part in the competition.

In yesterday's Day 13 game decided in the women's category, Imo Grasshoppers of Owerri trounced Kada Queens of Kaduna 32-24; before Safety Babes won the Abuja derby by beating the NSCDC Defender Babes 27-23, to reclaimed the title, they won in 2019.

In the Men's League, Police Machine defeated Plateau Vipers of Jos 29-26, to retain their status in the Premier league; while Niger United of Minna defeated Lagos Seasider Boys 31-26, to keep alive their hopes of winning the title for the first time, since 2018.

Meanwhile, Rima Strikers of Sokoto thrashed Kada Stars of Kaduna 31-25, but the defeat proved less costly, as they managed to beat the drop.

Elsewhere, a very youthful Tojemarine Academy of Lagos, ended their debut season in the Premier League in style with a 32-28 victory over the NSCDC Defenders of Abuja.

Conclusively, HFN and his Sam Ocheho board have brought Handball into limelight in recent years also, plan a color closing ceremony as age grade, National teams, Division One players has improved drastically.


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