Rivers Angels bounced back in emphatic fashion in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), cruising to a convincing 3-0 win over Adamawa Queens at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Wednesday evening.
The Port Harcourt-based side relied on a clinical brace from Taiwo Ajibade and a well-taken goal by Grace Saliu in the second half of the Matchday 14 encounter to seal all three points.
Rivers Angels Dominate Adamawa Queens in NWFL Clash
Head coach Tosan Blankson made three changes to the side that suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ibom Angels in their previous outing.
The response was immediate, as the Jewels of Rivers imposed themselves on the game from the outset.
Determined to strengthen their push for a NWFL Super Six spot, Rivers Angels controlled possession and applied relentless pressure, leaving Adamawa Queens struggling to settle into the contest.
The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when Taiwo Ajibade opened the scoring. Latching onto a precise assist from Grace Saliu, she showed great composure to slot home and hand the hosts a deserved lead.
Ajibade doubled both her tally and Rivers Angels’ advantage in the 35th minute. The forward reacted quickest to a costly handling error by Adamawa Queens goalkeeper Sheba Samuel, pouncing to make it 2-0 before the break.
Taiwo Ajibade Brace Seals Rivers Angels Victory
Rivers Angels maintained their intensity after the restart, continuing to dominate proceedings. Their efforts were rewarded again in the 56th minute when Grace Saliu crowned an impressive performance by adding her name to the scoresheet, finishing off a well-worked move to make it three.
With a comfortable 3-0 cushion, the hosts expertly managed the remainder of the game, securing a crucial victory that boosts their NWFL ambitions.