Champions Kano Pillars and Safety Babes will begin their title defence on Monday (today) as the first phase of the 2022 Prudent Energy Handball Premier League begins at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Pillars take on Police Machine in the male category, in a match that could determine how well the champions have prepared for their title defence.
Also, newly promoted Benue Buffaloes battle Lagos Seasider Boys, while Confluence Stars open their campaign against another Lagos side Tojemarine.
Former champions Niger United will hope to get back to reckoning as they slug it out with Kada Stars, while 2020 champions Safety Shooters battle newly promoted Owena Kings.
The final match of match-day one in the male category pits De Defenders against Rima Strikers.
In the women’s category, Kada Queens tackle Defender Babes, with newcomers Rima Queens locking horns with Bendel Dynamos (former Edo Dynamos).
Defending champions Safety Babes will open their defence against Seasider Babes of Lagos, while experienced Imo Grasshoppers play newly promoted team Benue Queens.
Adorable Angels of Ilorin and Plateau Peacocks will slug it out in a battle of former champions.
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