Matchday four in the ongoing Prudent Energy Handball Premier League Niger United saw unbeaten Safety Shooters defeat winless Niger United to preserve their perfect record and condemn the 2018 champions to a fourth loss on the bounce.

Shooters triumphed 24-22 against former African champions United in the encounter decided at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday.

In other matches played in the men’s category, Rima Strikers defeated Confluence Stars 32-27; Delta Force fell 34-25 to COAS Shooters whike Kada Stars edged Borno Spiders 30-27.

In the women’s category, Imo Grasshoppers returned to winning ways with a 28-16 victory against Benue Queens; champions Safety Babes saw off Kada Queens 25-20 and former champions Plateau Peacocks defeated Defender Babes 18-15.

Match Day 5 Results

Women’s Category

Benue Queens 16-28 Imo Grasshoppers

Kada Queens 20-25 Safety Babes

Defender Babes 15-18 Plateau Peacocks

Men’s Category

Rima Strikers 32-27 Confluence Stars

COAS Shooters 34-25 Delta Force

Kada Stars 30-27 Borno Spiders

Niger United 24-22 Safety Shooters