Key Takeaways
- Tojemarine Handball Club defeats De Defenders 21-12 in the men’s category
- ASPAC of the Benin Republic secures a 31-22 victory over Kalibi Handball Club of Ghana
- SOOF and Flowers of the Benin Republic play out a 21-21 draw in the women’s category
Tojemarine Handball Club continued their impressive run at the 2026 Invitational Handball Championship with a commanding 21-12 victory over De Defenders in the men’s category of the competition at the National Institute for Sports Gymnasium in Surulere, Lagos. This win strengthens their position as one of the favourites for the title and maintains their unbeaten record in Group A.
The match saw Tojemarine stamp their authority on the contest from the opening whistle, taking an 11-6 lead into halftime before completing a dominant nine-goal victory. In another match, ASPAC of the Benin Republic secured a convincing 31-22 victory over Kalibi Handball Club of Ghana, leading 15-12 at halftime before pulling away in the second period to claim another important victory in their campaign.
In the women’s category, tournament heavyweights SOOF and Flowers of the Benin Republic played out an entertaining 21-21 draw in what was arguably the standout fixture of the day. Flowers held a narrow 11-10 advantage at halftime, but SOOF fought back in the second half to ensure both sides shared the spoils. Meanwhile, ASPAC of the Benin Republic also recorded an impressive 30-21 victory over Kalibi Handball Club of Ghana after establishing a comfortable 17-10 lead at the break.
With the conclusion of the preliminary round fixtures, attention now shifts to the knockout stage of the championship. The results of the matches are as follows: SOOF HBC 21-21 Flowers HBC, ASPAC HBC 30-21 Kalibi HBC, Kalibi HBC 22-31 ASPAC HBC, and Tojemarine HBC 21-12 De DEFENDERS HBC.
Why This Matters
The outcome of the championship will have a significant impact on the standing of the teams in the handball community, and the winners will be crowned the best teams in the invitational handball championship. The championship also provides a platform for teams to showcase their skills and talent, and the results will be eagerly awaited by handball fans around the world.