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Rivers Angels emerged champions of the 2024 Nigerian President Federation Cup after a 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels.
Whyte Ogbonda’s team clinched the Federation President’s Cup title for a record ninth time.
Both teams put up a spirited display in the final of the competition held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
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Rivers Angels were awarded a penalty late in the first half after Adebayo Jumai handled the ball inside the area.
Blessing Okpe crashed the ball past Naija Ratels goalkeeper Faith Omilani.
The former champions of the Nigerian Women’s Football League had other opportunities to make the score more convincing, but were let down by poor finishing.
They needed a great save from goalkeeper Agatha Thompson to prevent Naija Ratels from scoring a late equaliser.
