Rivers Angels crush Abia Angels to reach President Federation Cup quarter-finals in style
Rivers Angels delivered a ruthless performance on Tuesday evening, overpowering Abia Angels 3-1 at the Eket Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom to secure a place in the Federation Cup quarter-finals.
The defending champions showed their class early and never looked back after a blistering first-half display that sealed the contest.
Rivers Angels crush Abia Angels with explosive first-half dominance
The Jewels of Rivers set the tone almost immediately, with Abasiofon Uwah pulling the strings in attack.
Her sharp run and precise assist allowed Zainab Oduga to fire home the opener in the 13th minute, giving Rivers Angels a deserved early lead.
Momentum stayed firmly with the champions as Uwah turned scorer just after the half-hour mark.
Ramotalahi Kareem delivered a perfect cross, and Uwah finished clinically to double the advantage and tighten the grip on the game.
Before Abia Angels could settle, more pressure followed. A costly mistake from goalkeeper Inyiama Chikamso gifted Kareem the opportunity to slot in the third goal, effectively killing off the contest before halftime.
Rivers Angels crush Abia Angels as Abia fight comes too late
Despite the heavy pressure, Abia Angels managed a late response when Winner David found space to pull one back. However, it was only a consolation in a game already dominated by the champions.
The second half was more controlled than chaotic, with Rivers Angels managing their advantage smartly while maintaining attacking threat when needed.
Their fluid movement, sharp passing, and clinical finishing proves why they remain one of the most feared sides in the competition.
