By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau For the management of the victorious Delta Queens Football Club of Asaba, Christmas has come in June as the players, officials and the entire people of Delta state are still celebrating the 2023 Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Premiership title won on Sunday after a hard fought 2-1 defeat
As Rivers Angels edge Confluence Queens to finish 3rd By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau There was ecstatic scenes around the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba on Sunday evening after Chinaza Agoh's brace ensured that Delta Queens football club defeated former champions, Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in the final of 2023 Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Super
Rivers Angels have recorded their first win at the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6 with a 4-0 thrashing of rivals, Bayelsa Queens at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode.
Both sides ended the first half goalless but the New Vision Girls improved in the second half and their opponents could not withstand the pressure they brought.
The pressure paid off in the 60th minute when Amarachi Okoronkwo’s freekick from outside the box hit the woodwork but Saiki Mary was quick enough to convert the rebound.
Just before the Jewel of Rivers would finish celebrating the first goal, Vivian Ikechukwu doubled their lead in the 61st minute with a brilliant pull out from the far left leaving Rita Akarekor helpless.