The Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 returns to Lagos on Tuesday as Phase 2 of the season kicks off, bringing high-stakes matches that could prove decisive for both the men’s and women’s title races.
Phase 2 begins at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in Yaba, where the opening three matchdays will be contested, before moving to the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Institute for Sports at the National Stadium, Surulere, to complete the remainder of the phase. With every team still in contention for crucial points, the opening fixtures are expected to set the tone for the most demanding stage of the season.
In the men’s division, league leaders Safety Shooters will face Osun United in a clash that promises to test the reigning top scorers’ firepower against a side likely to focus on defensive solidity. Third-placed Rima Strikers take on Benue Buffaloes, a game that could strengthen their bid to close the gap at the summit.
Hosts Lagos Seasiders will rely on home support as they go up against Niger United in a physically intense encounter, while Correction Boys meet De Defenders in a battle between two sides eager to avoid slipping into the lower half of the table.
The highlight of the opening day is the clash between COAS Shooters and defending champions Tojemarine HC. Both sides are looking to gain early momentum in a tightly contested league, making this fixture one of the most anticipated of the day with immediate implications for the championship race.
As Phase 2 unfolds, every match carries significant weight, with teams vying for supremacy in what promises to be an exhilarating continuation of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League season.
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