The women’s final was an enthralling encounter between the Angels from Garden City and Naija Ratels from Abuja
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Both teams assured their place in the grand finale on Sunday morning, with Rivers Angels edging Delta Queens 2-1 in Awka.
In-form Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt, who are not unfamiliar with triumph in the women’s version of the oldest Cup competition in the land, will confront Delta Queens in Awka, while exciting newcomers Remo Stars Ladies tango with Abuja landladies Naija Ratels at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
Abuja-based Naija Ratels also reached the semi finals, following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of FC Robo Queens of Lagos at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. Both teams ended the regulation period with the scoreline at 1-1.
A fifth minute penalty kick converted by Glory Edet in the first half ensured victory for the winners, in a game characterised by rough tackles.
Angels forward, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu scored in the 62nd minute in what turned out to be the deciding goal for the hosts.
The visitors took an early lead in the 11th minute through Flourish Sabastine who beat the defence from the midfield.
Substitute Azeezat Obadun scored an injury time goal to ensure her side, Royal Queens, deny Rivers Angels a win in…
And Rivers Angels will be playing hosts to Royal Queens of Warri at the University of Port Harcourt Sports Complex.
Rivers Angels were on Wednesday held to a 0-0 draw by visiting Delta Queens in a Match Day 6 encounter…
The competition’s former champions stated their decision to pull out of the tournament in a statement on Saturday.
Kick off has been fixed for 4pm,which will be the same in other designated venues across the country.
Vivian Ikechukwu scored the first goal of the game for Rivers Angels in the 67th minute from the penalty spot and doubled her side lead in the 76th minute from another penalty kick.
A first half goal by Zanele Nhlapho in the 17th minute sealed victory against the Nigerians at the El Salaam Stadium, Cairo.
Describing the Aisha Buhari Cup as a most laudable project in the land in recent times, Okon opined that team selection in favour of the domestic players will give the tournament its biggest catch.
The unveiling ceremony took place on Friday, August 13, at the Rivers State Ministry of Sports, Port Harcourt.
The Nigeria Women’s Football League champions qualified for the championship on Monday evening.
Maryann Ezenagu scored a brace while Oghenebrume Ikekhua and Alice Ogebe also registered their names on the score sheet.
The final game of the NWFL Premiership Super Six was attended by dignitaries such as Minister of Youth and Sports Development; Sunday Dare, and Nigeria Football Federation President; Amaju Melvin.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Edo Queens, who have failed to win a point from the four matches they have played so far, lost 0-4 to Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt.