Rivers Angels win ninth women’s President Federation Cup title


Rivers Angels defeated Naija Ratels 1-0 in the final of the President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday.

It was the ninth time the Port Harcourt club will be winning the title.

Blessing Okpe scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time.

Whyte Ogbonda’s side were awarded a penalty after Naija Ratel’s defender, Adebayo Jumai handled the ball inside the box.

Okpe Colly dispatched the ball beyond Faith Omilani.

Naija Ratels fought hard but failed to find the equalising goal.

Bankole Olowookere’s side also had goalkeeper Omilani to thank for making the scoreline more respectable.