Rivers Angels recorded an emphatic win over Osun Babes to take a firm grip on top spot in one of the Week 6 games in the Nigeria Women’s Premier League (NWPL) decided at the Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt.
The home team took an early lead in 3rd minute courtesy of returning Flamingoes striker, Cynthia Aku’s header off a pass from Ugo Njoku.
Angels doubled their lead in the 37th minute, through a good effort from the Cameroon import, Arique Beyere from the left flank which caught the Osun Babes goalkeeper, Ohiaderiaku Christy off guard and into the net.
Rivers Angels continued their dominance as another former Under-17 star Loveth Ayila added a 3rd goal from close range with the assist by Stella Mbachu.
However, Aghogho Williams pulled a goal back for Osun Babes in the 44th minute pouncing on a defensive blunder, but the effort was not good enough to ruffle the hosts as Angels added more woes to the visitors in the 54th minute with a goal from Ghanaian born midfielder Elizabeth Addo who was a second half substitute while Asisat Oshoala round off the scoring in the 73rd minute for a commanding result.
The only stain in a near-flawless performance by Rivers Angels was conceding the first goal after 3 home games .They remain on top though with 14 points from 6 games.
In his post reaction, Assistant coach of Rivers Angels, White Ogbonda expressed happiness with the result.
“My target was to score 8 goals, though my girls did not utilize their chances but Osun Babes cannot be compared to my team, said Ogbonda”.
”This victory gives us 14 points and about 7 goals ahead of other teams, he said”.
Coach of Osun Babes, Kehinde Johnson was however disappointed with the outcome.
“We lost concentration in this game. My intention was to come here and get a draw because I have seen them play in the champions of champions, Johnson said”.
“The score line is disappointing because since the league started this is my worst defeat away this season, he concluded”.
Rivers Angels will next make a trip to keep a date with Ibom Angels who also have a formidable home record in Uyo.
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