Future Pro of Ogun Under-21 male team lost their third consecutive game at the ongoing National Under-18 and 21 Handball Championship in Lagos.
Bayelsa State beat Future Pro 50-31 in a one sided game played on Court 2 at the Rowe Park, Yaba Lagos.
During the first half, Future Pro proved to be a hard nut to crack but later fell 25-18. They played with a man down in the second half and eventually lost.
Future Pro lost to FCT and Nasarawa in their first and second game of the Championship.
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The star match of the day was between Lagos State and Rising Stars of Abuja. Nigeria Under-21 player, Ibrahim Dikko led team Lagos to victory beating Rising Stars of Abuja 33-28. After a thrilling first half, Lagos took a 16-13 lead going to the break.
Meanwhile, Lagos Under-18 narrowly beat Future Pro 31-29 in an entertaining game. The home crowd thought Lagos would massacre Future Pro but the Ogun based team gave their neighbours a tough fight. Lagos State eventually took the first half by six points, 16-10.
High flying Kwara State whitewashed Nasarawa 54-27 in the Under-21 male game. Despite having the presence of two National Under-18 players, Nasarawa could not withstand the pace of the Ilorin based team as they lost 25-17 in the first half.
In the female games, Mindscope beat Kogi State 33-19 in the Under-18 while Kwara State walked over Future Pro in the Under-21 female.
Friday’s fixtures:
8am Under-21 Female: Lagos v FCT
9:30am Under-21 Male: FCT v Nassarawa
3pm Under-21 Male: Kwara v Future Pro
4:30pm Under-18 Kogi v Lagos
