Oviri Kelvin. Editor Sports, Abuja
The 2022 season of the national division one handball league has begun with Owena Kings and Correction Boys kick start their campaign with a massive win on Saturday.
Owena Kings on Day one of the season, won Mindscope Academy with a large margin to herald their preparedness for a promotion to the top tier Prudent Energy Handball Premier League.
The star player of Owena Kings, Jimoh Taiwo, was in superb form to ensure that the male category got a 41-24 win over Mindscope Academy.
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Meanwhile, Edo Domigos with the help of its most valuable player, Sumaila Okai, edged the relentless Suleja Shooters in a 33-27 win.
According to the reports from other matches played on Day one, Correction Boys trounced Kwara United 30-13 with its MVP Ahmed Mohammed running riot against the visiting team. Also, Benue Buffaloes in a tightly contested tie, won Borno Spiders 23-18.
Results of the Day 1 fixture
Correction Boys 30
Kwara United. 13
Benue Buffaloes 23
Borno Spiders 18
Suleja Shooters 27
Edo Dynamos 33
Mindscope 24
Owena Kings 41