Following their poor performance in the just concluded Ardova Handball Premier League, Bendel Dynamos have been relegated from the Ardova handball premier league following a 38-17 loss to Rivers Queens in a South-South derby at the NIS Gymnasium inside the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
With defeat, Bendel Dynamos are rock bottom of the women’s table with 19 points and an unimpressive -220 goal difference which took them out of the elite division for next season.
COAS Babes boosted their chances of surviving relegation after a stunning 25-22 win over former champions Plateau Peacocks.
Defenders Babes defeated Delta Queens 40-36 to take the battle for survival to the final day on Sunday.
Safety Babes closing in on a fourth straight title and a historic unbeaten streak after defeating Sokoto Rima Queens 27-22.
Safety Babes have now extended their win in the League to 52 matches.
Imo Grasshoppers stayed on third on the log with a 32-28 victory over Seasider Babes.
The win came after the appointment of their coach, Akpulor as the Director of the Imo State Sports Commission by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
In the men’s category, Tojemarine Academy edged out Niger United 27-20 to move closer to lifting the title for the first time in their history after Rima Strikers and Safety Shooters ended in a 30-30 stalemate.
In the other games, three-time champions, Kano Pillars stopped De Defenders 31-27.
Lagos Seasiders Kings breezed past Benue Buffaloes 23-21 while the relegation battle between Adamawa Warriors and Sunshine Kings ended with a scoreline of 34-34.
Day 10 Results (Women)
COAS Babes 25-22 Plateau Peacocks
Bendel Dynamos 17-33 Rivers Queens
Seasider Babes 28-32 Imo Grasshoppers
Delta Queens 36-40 Defender Babes
Safety Babes 27-22 Rima Queens
Day 10 Results (Men)
Correction Boys 10-0 Confluence Stars
Adamawa Warriors 34-34 Sunshine Kings
Benue Buffaloes 21-23 Lagos Seasiders
De Defenders 27-31 Kano Pillars
Rima Strikers 30-30 Safety Shooters
Niger United 20-27 Tojemarine Academy.
