2024 National Division One Handball League commenced on Monday, July 15 with excitement and thrills as Aidia Academy,Osun,Desert Warriors and others got off to winning start inside the Multipurpose Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.
The 2024 National Division One League Hand ball lived up to its hype as handball lovers and fans came out in their large number, cheer up their teams whose beautiful skills kept spectators entertained.
In the opening match of the day in the male category, Bendel Dynamos lost 21 – 22 to COAS Shooters in a well contested game.
In the other matches, Mind Scope Academy triumphed 19 -15 over Osun. Aidia Academy also triumphed 22-21 over Cherubim & Seraphim Academy
Desert Warriors came out stronger than Omo-Ogiefo, smashing them 18 – 13 in the Female category. Abia Valiant 20 we’re also superior to Police Machine by 20 against 17 points to win their opening match
Funad also humbled Gboko Dream 14 against 12 points in the Male category. Ekiti lost to Omo-Ogifo 21-22 in Female just as Bayelsa surrendered to Osun 17-19.
Action continues on Tuesday as many matches have been lined up for the second day of the 2024 Handball Division One league in Benin.
All participating teams and officials had arrived at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin city on Sunday July 14, 2024, for accreditation and clearance, paving the way for early take off on Monday morning.
