Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt claimed their 10th consecutive title of the Women’s President Federation Cup after a 6-4 penalty defeat of Nasarawa Amazons.
The match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos Island saw the Rivers ladies coming for two goals down to overpower the Nasarawa Amazons.
It was a thrilling encounter which saw the Amazons almost dethroning the River Angels who have become perennial champions.
Amazons scored two great goals through Olushola Shobawale in the 7th and 17th minutes respectively to end the first half.
Rivers Angels with their intimidating record continued their onslaught in at the start of the second half and were soon rewarded by Taiwo Ajibade’s brilliance.
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She latched onto a through pass in the 57th minute to beat Amazons goalkeeper.
It took Afolabi another five minutes to equalise the game for Rivers Angels following a goalmouth scramble.
The encounter eventually ended in a shootout which saw Rivers Angels produce a superb 6-4 win in the penalty shootout.
Amazons star player, Shobowale, expressed disappointment over the loss.
“We played well to win the match, but unfortunately it did not happen. We are happy to have reached the final; we just have to go and work harder next time,” Shobowale said.
Similarly, Rivers Angels star player, Afolabi, said that she was happy with the result.
“It was a tough match. We worked very hard to beat Amazons and it paid off. We are very proud of our achievement,” she said.
NAN /Jamiu Ogunshe, Lagos