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UNIJOS NUGA Games 2025: Full Handball Results From Day 1 and Day 2
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- Olonade Philips
UNIJOS NUGA Games 2025: Full Handball Results From Day 1 and Day 2
The NUGA Games continue to build momentum as the handball event delivered two action-packed days at the Old Township Stadium Handball Court. Across both days, teams from across the country showcased grit, tactical discipline, and moments of individual brilliance. From razor-thin scorelines to emphatic victories, the opening matchdays have already started shaping the competitive landscape of this year’s tournament.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all matches from Day 1 (Sunday, November 9) and Day 2 (Monday, November 10).
DAY 1 – Sunday, 9 November 2025
A Day of Tight Battles and Early Statements
The first matchday set the tone for an intense tournament. While some teams displayed early dominance, others fought to the final whistle, resulting in several closely contested fixtures.
1. BUK vs UNIJOS (Women): 6 – 6
A balanced and disciplined opening game. Both sides matched each other goal-for-goal, setting a competitive tone for the host team.
2. LASU vs FUTMINNA (Men): 16 – 18
FUTMINNA edged a tightly fought contest, showing strong defensive organisation in the final minutes.
3. JOSTUM vs UNIBEN (Women): 3 – 12
UNIBEN delivered one of the most commanding performances of the day, holding JOSTUM to just three goals.
4. JOSTUM vs UNIJOS (Men): 19 – 18
A thriller decided by a single point. JOSTUM’s men showed incredible heart, sealing a narrow win against the hosts.
5. BOUSETI vs UNIUYO (Women): 22 – 7
BOUESTI overwhelmed UNIUYO with excellent transition play, registering the day’s largest winning margin.
6. TSU vs BUK (Men): 23 – 14
TSU showed early intent with a solid offensive performance, distancing themselves comfortably in the second half.
7. EKSU vs UNIMAID (Men): 17 – 24
UNIMAID closed Day 1 on a strong note, executing a dominant second-half stretch to claim a seven-goal victory.
DAY 2 – Monday, 10 November 2025
Momentum Shifts, Narrow Escapes, and Strategic Mastery
The second day offered a mix of tactical handball and dramatic finishes, with several teams bouncing back from earlier setbacks.
1. UDUS vs LASU (Men): 13 – 16
LASU shook off their Day 1 loss with a composed performance, particularly in the final quarter.
2. ADSU vs BUK (Women): 4 – 5
A low-scoring defensive battle. BUK’s women secured a crucial one-goal win after dropping points on Day 1.
3. JOSTUM vs BOUESTI (Women): 7 – 20
BOUESTI continued their dominant form, again registering a wide margin and establishing themselves as early favourites.
4. UNIJOS vs UNIMAID (Men): 8 – 17
UNIMAID delivered another strong outing, doubling the host team’s tally with sharp offensive coordination.
5. UNIBEN vs UNIUYO (Women): 11 – 2
UNIBEN reinforced their impressive start with a second emphatic win, restricting UNIUYO to just two goals.
6. BUK vs FUTMINNA (Men): 11 – 15
FUTMINNA maintained consistency with a second straight victory, building a solid foundation for their campaign.
7. JOSTUM vs EKSU (Men): 24 – 11
One-way traffic. JOSTUM’s men produced their most complete display yet.
8. TSU vs UDUS (Men): 13 – 12
A tense finish saw TSU narrowly secure their second win in two days, marking them as a team to watch.
Early Tournament Talking Points
1. BOUESTI and UNIBEN Women Showing Superior Firepower
Both teams have posted high-scoring wins across their matches, dominating opponents with impressive attacking systems.
2. FUTMINNA and UNIMAID Men Look Exceptionally Organised
Two days in, both teams remain consistent, combining structured defence with efficient scoring.
3. JOSTUM Men Delivering Drama
A narrow one-point win on Day 1 followed by a dominant Day 2 victory signals their upward trajectory.
4. Hosts UNIJOS Off to a Rocky Start
Both the men's and women’s teams have had challenging openings, facing experienced and tactically sharp opponents.
5. Close Games Highlight Tournament Parity
Matches such as BUK vs UNIJOS (6–6), ADSU vs BUK (4–5), and TSU vs UDUS (13–12) show how competitive the field is this year.
Conclusion
With two matchdays completed, the UNIJOS NUGA Games 2025 handball event has already delivered memorable performances and fierce competition. As teams prepare for subsequent rounds, the standings are beginning to take shape, and the fight for semifinal and final spots is wide open.
The next set of fixtures promises even more intensity as teams push to secure qualification.