Abia Angels clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Ekiti Queens in their NWFL Premiership Week 6 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The crucial goal came in the 21st minute when young forward Chiamaka Ojialor calmly converted a swift counterattack. Lucky Mary displayed an impressive pace to outmanoeuvre her markers before setting up Ojialor for the decisive finish.
Ekiti Queens responded strongly in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities. However, Abia Angelsโ goalkeeper, Osinachi Abani, produced a series of crucial saves to keep her team ahead and secure the three points.
Following the match, Abia Angelsโ head coach, Adanna Nnah, admitted her team struggled with finishing but expressed confidence in their progress. โWe missed many chances, but the important thing is that we got the win. Iโve reminded the players that we cannot afford to drop points if we want to stay in contention for the Super 6.
With this result, Abia Angels now sit on 10 points from six matches and will face Dannaz Ladies in Lagos for their next fixture.
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Abia Angelsโ victory over Ekiti Queens highlights the fine margins in the NWFL, where a single moment of brilliance can make all the difference. While their win keeps them in the hunt for a top-six finish, the match also exposed the need for improved efficiency in front of goal. The team dominated the first half but failed to put the game beyond reach, leaving them vulnerable to a potential comeback from Ekiti Queens.
Ekiti Queens, despite the loss, showed resilience and attacking intent in the second half. They tested Abia Angelsโ defence on multiple occasions, but a combination of wastefulness and outstanding goalkeeping from Osinachi Abani denied them an equalizer. Their fightback proves they are a team with potential, but they must become more clinical to turn strong performances into points.
For Abia Angels, their coachโs post-match comments were a clear messageโwinning is not enough if they continue missing chances. Against stronger opponents, their lack of finishing could cost them valuable points. If they aim to compete in the Super 6 and challenge for the title, they must sharpen their attacking play while maintaining their defensive solidity.
The upcoming fixture against Dannaz Ladies presents another test, particularly away from home. The question remains can Abia Angels sustain their momentum and address their attacking inefficiencies? Their response in Lagos will be crucial.
Did You Know?
- The NWFL Premiership is Nigeriaโs top-tier womenโs football league, producing many stars who go on to represent the Super Falcons.
- Chiamaka Ojialorโs goal makes her one of the youngest scorers in this seasonโs NWFL campaign.
- Osinachi Abaniโs performance in goal highlights the growing depth of goalkeeping talent in Nigerian womenโs football.
- Abia Angelsโ next opponents, Dannaz Ladies, are one of the newest teams in the NWFL, having recently gained promotion.
- The NWFL Super 6 determines the league champion and the teams that qualify for continental competitions.
