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.
Tojemarine stamped their authority on the contest from the opening whistle, taking an 11-6 lead into halftime before completing a dominant nine-goal victory to maintain their unbeaten record in Group A and strengthen their credentials as one of the favourites for the title.
The men’s Group B encounter saw ASPAC of the Benin Republic secure a convincing 31-22 victory over Kalibi Handball Club of Ghana. ASPAC led 15-12 at halftime before pulling away in the second period to claim another important victory in their campaign.
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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.
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.
INVITATIONAL HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 RESULTS
SOOF HBC 21-21 Flowers HBC
ASPAC HBC 30-21 Kalibi HBC
Kalibi HBC 22-31 ASPAC HBC
Tojemarine HBC 21-12 De DEFENDERS HBC
