By Our Correspondent

Niger United went about their business in an effective manner which resulted in a vital win against stubborn Rima Strikers on matchday 9 of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022

The 2018 champion put aside whatever resistance put up by Rima Strikers with a fantastic 35-20 to keep hope of upstaging Kano Pillars and Safety Shooters for for top spot of the men category log.

In other results of the Men Category, De Defenders defeated Benue Buffaloes 26-24 while Kano Pillars has to think outside the box to defeat Tojemarine 29-25.

Safety Shooters will play Kano Pillars in day 10 of the league on Wednesday but in anticipation of the grudge match, the FRSC team defeated Seasider Boys of Lagos 30-22 while Confluence Stars defeated Owena Kings 31-28.

Police Machine walked over Kada Stars and got 10 goals and full match point.

In the Women Category, Defender Babes totally annihilated Benue Queens with a 40-19 victory while Seasider Babes got a 37-34 victory over Adorable Angels.

Safety Babes comfortably defeated Bendel Dynamos 32-22 to stay top of the league table while Imo Grasshoppers defeated Plateau Peacocks 23-17.

MATCH DAY 9 RESULTS:

Female Category

1) Benue Queens 19-40 Defender Babes
2) Kada Queens 00-10 Rima Queens (W/O).
3) Seasider Babes 37-34 Adorable Angels
4) Bendel Dynamos 22-32 Safety Babes
5) Imo Grasshoppers 23-17 Plateu Peacocks

Male Category

1) Benue Buffaloes 24-26 De Defenders
2) Kano Pillars 29-25 Tojemarine Academy
3) Seasiders Lagos 22-30 Safety Shooters
4) Kada Stars 00-10;Police Machine (W/O).
5) Confluence Stars 31-28 Owena Kings
6) Niger United 35-20 Rima Strikers