Abia Angels recorded a memorable 1-0 victory over Rivers Angels on Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6 at the Adokiye Amasiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
The decisive moment came in the 26th minute when Winner David rose highest to head home a perfectly delivered cross from Usani Miracle, giving Abia Angels a crucial lead against one of the league’s most successful clubs.
Despite Rivers Angels’ efforts to find an equaliser, Abia Angels remained resolute defensively and held on to secure all three points in a fiercely contested encounter.
The victory lifts Abia Angels to second place on the Super 6 standings with four points from two matches. They began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bayelsa Queens on Matchday 1 before following it up with this impressive triumph.
The result represents one of the standout performances of the tournament so far, with Abia Angels overcoming one of the NWFL’s most decorated teams on their home ground in Port Harcourt.
For Rivers Angels, the defeat is a significant setback in the race for the Super 6 title. Having dropped valuable points on home soil, they now face increased pressure in their remaining fixtures as every result becomes crucial in determining the championship winner.
Abia Angels, meanwhile, will take confidence from the victory as they continue their pursuit of a strong finish in the competition.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
