Coach Abdulahi Suleiman said Rima Queens beating Plateau Peacocks is a good sign for the club at the ongoing 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League.
Rima Queens beat Plateau Peacocks 22 to 20 goals to record their first win on Day 2 of the League. Rima Queens drew against Rivers Queens 29 to 29 goals on Day 1.
Suleiman told www.aclsports.com that his players are more exposed and have played more matches in the last one year asides the league.
He explained that his opponent had a deficiency in the goalkeeping department
He said, “I am very happy we secured a win over Plateau Peacocks; the win is very important because we drew against Rivers Queens. Before the match, I told the girls that there was nothing spectacular about Plateau Peacocks this season. One of their key players, Toyin Yusuf secured a club outside the country leaving a huge gap. No one is willing to loan any of their best goalkeepers because we are all title contenders.
“Going into the match, I told all the players to believe in themselves and take on the players one on one. My players are more exposed because they have attended series of international championships within the last two years and ripe to life the cup.
Suleiman attributed the draw against Rivers Queens to lack of concentration.
He said, “I was not happy with our result against Rivers Queens; we had the game under control but lost concentration when the game was coming to an end. I want to commend Rivers Queens for giving us a good fight and I am happy we did not lose the match but settled for a draw.
“Every match will be taken with high level of seriousness. We have the full backing of Sokoto State Government and they have provided an enabling environment for the team. The team has no excuse not to perform well during the first phase of the 2024 Ardova Handball Premier League”.
Day 2 results:
Women.
Rivers Queens 30-38 Seasider Babes
Rima Queens 22-20 Plateau Peacocks
Defender Babes 44-22 COAS Babes
Delta Queens 27-35 Imo Grasshoppers
Men.
Adamawa Warriors 17-35 Safety Shooters
Sunshine Kings 23-23 Correction Boys
Benue Buffaloes 10-0 Confluence Stars (W/O).
Kano Pillars 27-32 Rima Strikers
