Rivers Angels Retain 2025 President Federation Cup Title Against Nasarawa Amazons

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

For the second consecutive season, Rivers Angels have emerged as champions of the President Federation Cup.

The Port Harcourt-based side staged a remarkable comeback to draw 2-2 with Nasarawa Amazons in the final, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, before winning 4-2 on penalties.

Nasarawa Amazons had taken a commanding lead through a brace from Olushola Shobowale, putting the “Solid Babes” 2-0 up.

However, Rivers Angels responded with goals from Taiwo Ajibade and Taiwo Afolabi, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.

Tosan Blankson’s side kept their nerve from the spot, converting four penalties to Nasarawa’s two, to seal their second straight cup triumph.

Rivers Angels had defeated Naija Ratels 1-0 in the 2024 final. This latest victory marks their 10th President Federation Cup title—further cementing their legacy as one of Nigeria’s most successful women’s football clubs.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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