Winner David has expressed delight after being voted the Top Performer of Matchday 9 in the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership, following her outstanding display for Abia Angels FC in the Abia derby.
The forward delivered one of the most memorable performances of the round, scoring a first-half hat-trick to inspire Abia Angels to a convincing 5–2 victory over Ahudiyannem Queens.
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Her clinical finishing and attacking presence proved decisive as the home side dominated the historic derby encounter.
Following the performance, David secured the Matchday 9 Top Performer Award after a fan voting exercise that saw her emerge comfortably ahead of other nominees.
Reacting to the recognition, the Abia Angels striker credited her teammates and expressed gratitude to fans who supported her during the voting process.
“I’m very happy and grateful for this award,” David said. “But for me, the most important thing was helping my team win the derby. My teammates made it possible because football is a team game. I just tried to take the chances that came my way.”
David’s hat-trick proved to be the defining moment of the match, giving Abia Angels early control and setting the tone for a commanding performance that secured three valuable points.
Final Voting Results
Winner David (Abia Angels) — 808 votes
Aishat Animashaun (Remo Stars Ladies) — 653 votes
Abasiofon Uwah (Rivers Angels) — 190 votes
Omeje Chukwube (Naija Ratels) — 41 votes
Omon Afensimi (Adamawa Queens) — 36 votes
With the first stanza of the NWFL Premiership season now concluded, attention will soon shift to the second round, where clubs will intensify their push for qualification and title contention.
For Winner David, the focus remains clear.
“This is just motivation for me to keep working harder,” she added. “We want to keep improving as a team and finish the season strongly.”
Her performance in the derby not only delivered three crucial points for Abia Angels but also reinforced her growing influence in the team’s attacking setup as the league prepares for the next phase of the competition.
