NWFL Super 6: Okuchukwu Brace helps Rivers Angels record vital win on Matchday Four

NWFL Super 6: Okuchukwu Brace helps Rivers Angels record vital win on Matchday Four

Hassan Abdulsalam 19:29 - 24.05.2024

Sitting third before the match, Rivers Angels entered the game hungry for victory, especially after witnessing Bayelsa Queens draw with Heartland Queens.

Rivers Angels secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Confluence Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six on Friday, reigniting their title hopes.

Sitting third before the match, Rivers Angels entered the game hungry for victory, especially after witnessing Bayelsa Queens draw with Heartland Queens.

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They dominated possession and applied constant pressure, but Confluence Queens held firm defensively. A goalmouth scramble around the half-hour mark couldn't be converted by the "Jewel of Rivers," leaving the scoreline 0-0 at halftime.

Second Half Breakthrough and Okuchukwu Heroics

Coach Whyte Ogbonda of Rivers Angels introduced Blessing Okpe to boost the team's attack, but Confluence Queens' goalkeeper, Echefu Sylvia, continued to deny their efforts.

The deadlock finally broke with 20 minutes remaining after another brilliant save by Sylvia, a rebound fell kindly to Chiamaka Okuchukwu, who capitalized with a well-placed shot, giving Rivers Angels the lead.

Late Goal Seals Victory

In the dying moments, Olamide Adugbe broke through the Confluence Queens defense with a powerful run and set up Okuchukwu for her second goal.

The forward displayed excellent footwork to turn and slot the ball past the goalkeeper, sealing a vital 2-0 victory for Rivers Angels.

Rivers Angels will face Heartland Queens in a final-day match that could crown them champions.

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