Rivers Angels have emerged as the 2025 President Federation Cup champions.
Eko Hot News reports that Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt claimed their 10th consecutive title of the Women’s President Federation Cup after a 6-4 penalty defeat of Nasarawa Amazons on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Rivers Angels FC vs Nasarawa Amazons match played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island saw the Rivers ladies coming from 2 goals down to overpower the Nasarawa Amazons.
The thrilling encounter, which saw the Amazons almost dethroning the River Angels, who have become perennial champions.
Nasarawa Amazons scored two great goals through Olushola Shobawale in the 7th and 17th minutes, respectively, to end the first half, but Rivers Angels, with their intimidating record, continued their onslaught at the start of the second half and were soon rewarded by Taiwo Ajibade’s brilliance.
Ajibade latched onto a through pass in the 57th minute to beat Amazons goalkeeper. It took Afolabi another five minutes to equalise the game for Rivers Angels following a goalmouth scramble.
The encounter eventually ended in a shootout, which saw Rivers Angels produce a superb 6-4 win in the penalty shootout.
Shobowale, Amazons star player, expressed disappointment over the loss.
“We played well to win the match, but unfortunately, it did not happen. We are happy to have reached the final; we just have to go and work harder next time,” Shobowale said.
Speaking after the game, Rivers Angels star player, Afolabi, said she was happy with the result.
“It was a tough match. We worked very hard to beat Amazons and it paid off. We are very proud of our achievement,” she said.
AWARDS
WOMEN’S COMPETITION
Winner: Rivers Angels (N25million)
Runner-Up: Nasarawa Amazons (N10million)
MVP: Shola Shobowale (Nasarawa Amazons FC)
Top Scorer: Abasi Ofon Uwa (Ibom Angels FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels FC)
