Team Ogun's female handball squad has secured their place in the next round of the National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, with a convincing 35-25 victory over Plateau State.

This latest triumph follows their earlier success against Kogi State, whom they defeated 32-20 at the Alake Sports Center in Ijaye, Abeokuta on Tuesday.

In one of the tournament's most surprising outcomes, Sokoto State caused a major upset by narrowly defeating Edo State 22-20 in Wednesday's tightly contested women's category match. The Caliphate team established an early advantage, building a 12-8 lead by halftime, and successfully withstood Edo's late comeback attempt to claim their first significant win of the competition.

Lagos State demonstrated their dominance in their fixture against Bauchi, securing a comfortable 33-13 victory. After establishing a commanding 19-5 lead in the first half, Lagos maintained their momentum throughout the match, showcasing superior tactics and effective fast breaks to preserve their unbeaten record in the tournament.

Meanwhile, spectators were treated to a thrilling encounter between Oyo and Delta States, with Oyo emerging victorious by the narrowest of margins, 35-34. The nail-biting contest, which was decided in the final minute, saw Oyo overcome a 13-14 halftime deficit through sheer determination and resilience.

The Gateway Games 2024 continues to deliver exciting handball action as teams battle for supremacy in this prestigious national sporting event.