How Ibom Angels defeated Delta Queens In Uyo
See also all NWFL Matchday Eight results
Ibom Angels FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Delta Queens on Wednesday, 19th March, in a Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) match at the Uyo Township Stadium.
The home team, coached by Edwin Okon, showed great determination throughout the game. Despite facing strong opposition from the more experienced Delta Queens, Ibom Angels kept pushing until the very end.
Their effort paid off in stoppage time when team captain Abasiofon Uwah scored the winning goal with a brilliant header. The late goal sealed all three points for Ibom Angels and gave them a strong position in the NWFL standings as the second stanza of the season gets underway.
Next week, Ibom Angels FC will take on another tough opponent, Rivers Angels, also at the Uyo Township Stadium.
SportsRations’ Nsikakabasi Akpan praised the fans’ support after the match. On his Facebook page, he wrote:
“It was a joyous evening for fans at the Uyo Township Stadium as Ibom Angels FC scored deep in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory over Delta Queens.
Fans were fantastic, giving the girls the energy they needed to fight until the final whistle. Respect to everyone who showed up and kudos to the players and coaches for fighting to the very end to take all three points.”
NWFL Matchday Eight Results
Group A
- Ekiti Queens 0-1 Edo Queens
Rebecca Adegbemile 68′ - Confluence Queens 1-0 Heartland Queens
Peace Ikediuba (pen) 23′ - Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 Remo Stars Ladies
Jenat Akekeromowei (pen) 90′ - Abia Angels 2-0 Dannaz Ladies
Toyibat Abdulazeez (own goal) 30′, Chiamaka Ojialor 38′
Group B
- Adamawa Queens 1-2 Rivers Angels
Nnenna Ossai 18′, Taiwo Afolabi 52′, Temilade Oluwaseun (own goal) 90′ - Benue Queens 0-4 Naija Ratels
Anuoluwapo Awotidoye 28′, 50′, 78′, Obadun Azeezat 58′ - Bayelsa Queens 3-0 Robo Queens
Olabiyi Alaba 21′, Shakirat Moshood 45′, 47′ - Ibom Angels 1-0 Delta Queens
Uwah Abasiofon 90′
