Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered decisive results on Monday as Plateau United thrashed Ikorodu City 4-1, while Abia Warriors edged Bayelsa United 1-0 to boost their continental push.
The Peace Boys, forced to play their home matches in Lafia due to security concerns in Jos, delivered a commanding performance to ease tensions surrounding their off-pitch challenges and revive momentum in the league.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 men’s handball teams have arrived in Lomé ahead of the 2026 IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 tournament, as both sides prepare to compete for continental qualification, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The competition, organised by the International Handball Federation, begins today till Saturday and serves as a key development platform for emerging talents across the region.
Both Nigerian teams touched down in high spirits following weeks of intensive training camp, where emphasis was placed on tactics, fitness and team cohesion in preparation for the championship.
The stakes remain high, with the winners of both the U-18 and U-20 categories set to qualify for the continental phase, representing Zone 3 on a larger stage.