Rivers Angels defeated FC Robo Queens 1-0 on Wednesday to record their first win in this season’s Nigeria Women’s Football League, NFWL. FC Robo began the game on a good note with Opeyemi Ajakaye hitting the woodwork in the first ten minutes. But it was Oghenebrume Ikekhua who scored from close range in the 15th minute of the encounter at the University of Port Harcourt Sports Complex to hand the Jewel of Rivers the lead.
As the Lagos-based outfit pressed for a leveler, Ndubuisi Esther almost doubled the lead for Rivers United. Her setpiece, however, hit the post in the 67th minute. Wednesday’s win means Rivers Angels, defending champions of the NW VFL, are on four points from two games. Over the weekend, they were held to a barren draw by Delta Queens in Asaba, the capital of the oil-rich state. Edwin Okon’s side will now travel to Warri where they face Royal Queens in their next NWFL match.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
