Handball: The BIG winners from the Prudent Energy League & photos

It was an action-packed day at the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League ongoing at the University of Lagos, Unilag. 

There were impressive displays from the teams in what has been a highly competitive 2022 edition so far. 

On day nine, three clubs stole the show led by Safety Shooters, Tojemarines in the male category and Imo Grasshoppers, who were the biggest winners in the women's.  

Shooters registered the biggest winner on day 9 of the Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022 phase 2 

The 2020 league champion proved to be too hot for their fierce rival from Abuja following a 34-14 thrashing of De Defenders in the derby. 

In the other matches in the male category, Confluence Stars defeated Police Machine 23-22 while Tojemarine Academy finally had something to smile about after returning to winning ways with a 30-23 win over Benue Buffaloes.

It was a keenly contested encounter between Owena Kings and Seasiders Boys in another game in the male's category. 

The Kings eventually got away with a vital 34-31 victory over the Seasiders. 

Meanwhile, league leaders, Kano Pillars, remain the side to beat but where pushed to dig deep before seeing Northern neighbours Niger United 29-23 to remain on top of the league.

Imo Grasshoppers led the way courtesy of an entertaining 28-21 win over Benue Queens.

Plateau Peacocks defeated Seasider Babes 21-18 to wrap up proceedings for day nine.

MALE

Confluence Stars 23-22 Police Machine

Tojemarine Academy30-23 Benue Buffaloes

Owena Kings 34-31 Lagos Seasiders

De Defenders 14-34 Safety Shooters 

Niger United 23-29 Kano Pillars

FEMALE

Seasider Babes 18-21 Plateau Peacocks

Benue Queens 21-28 Imo Grasshoppers