In the women category, defending champion finally got their first win of the league, howbeit, with a struggle as they defeat Imo Grasshoppers 21-20 while Edo Dynamos defeated Defender Babes 25-22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasiders Babes came top of Benue Queens with a 34-31 win while Kada Queens emphatically defeated Desert Queens 31-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Day 2 Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEMALE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imo Grasshoppers — Safety Babes 20–21.
Edo Dynamos — Defender Babes 25–22.
Seasider Babes — Benue Queens 34–31
Desert Queens — Kada Queens 16–31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MALE—–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COAS Shooters — Niger United 30–28.
D:Defenders — Kada Stars 26–20
Plateau Vipers — Delta Force 20–21.
Lagos Seasiders — Confluence Stars 26–23
Safety Shooters — Kano Pillars 20–19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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