Debutants Abia Angels stunned former champions Rivers Angels 1-0 on Sunday in their Nigeria Women Football League Super Six playoff matchday two clash in Port Harcourt.
Winner David scored the only goal of the game in the 26th minute, heading home to give Abia Angels a famous victory. The goal came against the run of play and proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter.
A disciplined defensive display and an outstanding performance from the Abia Angels goalkeeper helped the team hold off repeated Rivers Angels attacks. The defensive solidity ensured the debutants secured all three points at the expense of one of the league’s most successful sides.
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The win follows Abia Angels’ 1-1 draw against Bayelsa Queens in their opening fixture. With four points from two matches, the newcomers have now established themselves as genuine title contenders in Port Harcourt.
Rivers Angels, meanwhile, remain on three points from the same number of games after the surprise defeat. The result leaves the former champions needing a strong finish to keep their title hopes alive.
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