Tag: Rivers Angels
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NWFL: Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens remain unbeaten as Edo Queens stay top of group A
Edo Queens maintained their slim lead ahead of Remo Stars Ladies in group A after picking another three points while the neck-to-neck fight between Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens continued in group B of the Nigeria Women Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Edo Queens got the needed win over Heartland Queens in Benin after…
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Remo Stars Ladies return to winning ways as Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels continue rat race fight
Remo Stars Ladies put behind them last week’s setback to return to winning, while Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels remain at the same point as they continue to win in the Nigeria Women Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After a 1-0 loss to Nasarawa Amazons, the Sky Blue Queens got a 2-0 win over struggling Confluence…
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Nothing separates Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens in South South Derby
After 90 minutes of action there was nothing to choose between two former champions of the Nigeria Women Football League, Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens as they played a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The table-toppers clash between the two South-South giants ended 1-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Peace Effoing opened the scoring for the hosts…
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Tosan Blankson shifts focus to Bayelsa Queens
Rivers Angels coach Tosan Blankson has already shifted focus to their upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) clash after securing a 2-1 victory over South-South rivals Delta Queens, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The win, which came in a hard-fought Matchday 4 encounter at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, saw the Jewels of Rivers maintain their dominance over Delta…
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Rivers Angels coach expresses confidence ahead of clash with FC Robo
Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a crucial victory when they host FC Robo in Match Week 3 of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership (NWFL) on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. “Our preparations have been meticulous as usual. Both players and technical staff…
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Aminat Folorunsho eager to shine against former club Naija Ratels
Rivers Angels midfielder Aminat Folorunsho has vowed to deliver a standout performance as her team prepares to face her former club, Naija Ratels, in Match Day 2 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Speaking to the Jewels of Rivers media ahead of the clash at Bwari City Stadium, FCT, the…
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Tosan Blankson joins Rivers Angels as new head coach
Nine times Federation Cup winners, Rivers Angels have appointed Tosan Blankson as the new head coach as officially communicated by the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Delta Queens tactician who won the NWFL championship two seasons ago in the 2021/2022 season will now take charge of the seven times title winning team who narrowly missed…
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President Federation Cup: Rivers Angels are 9-time champions
Rivers Angels have emerged champions of the 2024 President Federation Cup after edging Naija Ratels in Lagos on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A late first half goal Okpe Blessing was all the Jewel of Rivers needed to win their ninth FA Cup title at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan. Despite Rivers Angels enjoyed a fair share…
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President Fed. Cup: teams set for official training sessions on Friday
All four teams taking part in Saturday’s President Federation Cup grand finale will have their official training sessions at the match venue, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As the ‘away’ teams on the big day, Rivers Angels and Abia Warriors have been handed the privilege to train at the match time. For this…
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FA Cup: Tickets on sale for N200 & N2,000
Tickets for Saturday’s President Federation Cup men’s and women’s final matches are already being sold for the sums of N200 and N2,000 each. The tickets are being sold online as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. While popular side tickets go for N200, the VIP tickets are being sold for N2,000 each. Saturday’s grand finale at the Mobolaji…
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President Fed. Cup: Ogbonda insists experienced Angels have the edge
Whyte Ogbonda is not your ordinary sweat merchant. Even among his colleagues, it is widely acknowledged that the former tactician of Ibom Angels FC of Uyo knows his onions, and more. On Saturday, Ogbonda will be gunning for his first National Cup title as head coach, having guided unfancied Ibom Angels to runners-up position in…
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Mobolaji Johnson Arena now to host President Fed. Cup grand finale
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that the grand finale of the country’s oldest Cup competition will now take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Saturday, 29th June, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Earlier scheduled for the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja (which would have seen the city host the final for the first time in…
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President Federation Cup: Rivers Angels beat Delta Queens to reach final
Rivers Angels have reached the finals of the President Federation Cup after beating Delta Queens in the semi final on Sunday in Awka, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Jewel of Rivers defeated their South-South neighbours 2-1 at the Awka City Stadium, Anambra to the finals in Lagos after early goals from Blessing Okpe and Peace Effiong. The…
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FA Cup: A look at biggest winners as semi finals serve tough match-ups
Rivers Angels zoomed into the last four of this year’s President Federation Cup in style, after a 5-0 hammering of Osun Babes in Enugu on Wednesday but a bigger test awaits them, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abuja-based Naija Ratels who also reached the semi finals, following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of FC Robo Queens of…
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Rivers Angels humble Osun Babes to reach semi final
Rivers Angels breeze pass Osun Babes in the quarter final of the President Federation Cup to reach the semi final in Enugu on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Jewel of Rivers thumped their counterparts from Osun by five goals to nothing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. A hattrick from Blessing Okpe and a brace from…
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FA Cup: We won’t underrate Osun Babes- Rivers Angels’ Iloduba
Ahead of Rivers Angels President FA Cup clash with Osun Babes, Sarah Iloduba, a former Osun Babes player believes the tie will be an interesting one and her team won’t underrate their quarter final opponent, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Sarah Iloduba who captained Osun Babes some years back is confident Rivers United will progress to the semifinal…
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FA Cup: Osun Babes Adebisi Macarthy hopes her team conjure victory against Rivers Angels
Ahead of their crunchy quarter final tie against Rivers Angels, Osun Babes versatile midfielder, Adebisi Macarthy is hoping for a resounding victory and a semi final berth. Adebisi who was instrumental in the round of 16 tie against Confluence Queens FC is full of optimism about Osun Babes FC chances. While having a one…
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FA Cup: Rivers Angels thrash champions Edo Queens
Rivers Angels came hard on Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens to reach the last 8 of the President Federation Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Jewel of Rivers defeated the Benin Arsenals Ladies by four goals to one at the Awka City Stadium in Anambra to progress the quarter finals…
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NWFL Super Six: Rivers Angels hand Confluence Queens second consecutive loses
Rivers Angels secured a second win in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League Super Six tournament in Bayelsa after beating Confluence Queens on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Jewel of Rivers handed a second consecutive defeated to Lokoja based outfit by winning 2-0 in the matchday 4 encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. After a…
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NWFL Super Six: Nasarawa Amazons hold Rivers Angels to a goalless draw
Nasarawa Amazons denied Rivers Angels a second consecutive win in the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six matchday 3 following a scoreless affair, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegao produced no goals despite 7 shots for the Amazons while the Jewel of Rivers had 10 shots. Rivers Angels came produced attempt…