The thrilling encounter delivered five goals, late drama, and end-to-end action as Rivers Angels held off a determined FC Robo Queens side to secure all three points in their opening fixture of the NWFL26 Super Six tournament.
Rivers Angels made a bright start and took the lead as early as the 8th minute through Grace Saliu, who calmly finished to hand the Port Harcourt-based side an early advantage.
FC Robo Queens responded strongly and found the equalizer in the 22nd minute when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi struck to level proceedings and restore balance to the contest before halftime.
The second half exploded into life as Rivers Angels regained control with two quick goals. Abasiofon Uwah restored the lead in the 65th minute before Ramotalahi Kareem added another just two minutes later in the 67th minute to put Rivers Angels firmly in command.
Despite going two goals behind, FC Robo Queens refused to back down. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi grabbed her second goal of the match in the 80th minute to set up a tense finale, but Rivers Angels held their nerve to seal a crucial opening-day victory.
The result gives Rivers Angels a perfect start to their Super Six campaign and boosts their early title ambitions, while FC Robo Queens will take positives from a spirited performance despite the defeat.
Match Result:
Rivers Angels 3-2 FC Robo Queens
Goalscorers:
• Grace Saliu 8’
• Oluwakemi Adegbuyi 22’
• Abasiofon Uwah 65’
• Ramotalahi Kareem 67’
• Oluwakemi Adegbuyi 80’
The NWFL Super Six opener lived up to expectations with intensity, quality football, and late drama, giving fans an exciting start to the championship race.