By Wale Mustapha
Rivers Angels’ Technical Adviser, Tosan Blackson, has praised his players for their outstanding performance in the 2-1 victory over Delta Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Wednesday.
The Jewels of Rivers triumphed in a thrilling South-South derby at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, claiming a hard-fought win.
Blackson, who had expressed confidence in his team’s ability before the match, recounted the quality displayed by his squad and predicted even more success this season.
“I told you before the match that Delta Queens couldn’t withstand us, and it played out that way,” Blackson told media.
“It’s a team we know very well and understand how they would operate, and I’m happy with how my players handled the game, especially when under pressure. It showed the character we have as a team and proved we are a team with more prospects.”
With the win, Rivers Angels now sit in second place on the table, with 10 points from four matches.
They will face Bayelsa Queens in a Matchday Five fixture at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
