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NWFL Premiership: Ibom Angels Upset Rivers Angels as Matchday 13 Delivers Drama

Matchday 13 of the NWFL Premiership produced thrilling encounters across multiple centres on Wednesday, with surprise results, late drama, and emphatic victories shaping the latest round of fixtures.

In Uyo, Ibom Angels stunned title contenders Rivers Angels with a narrow 1-0 victory. Mariam Okocha’s early strike in the 7th minute proved decisive, handing the hosts a crucial win.

At Aba, Abia Angels secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Nasarawa Amazons. Goals from Winner David in the 36th minute and Chinaza Enuma shortly after the break sealed maximum points for the home side.

In Ibadan, Bayelsa Queens edged Pacesetter Queens 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Glory Edet in the 80th minute.

There was late drama in Makurdi, where Edo Queens were held to a 1-1 draw by Adamawa Queens.

Atume Doosuur gave Edo Queens the lead in the 82nd minute before Katon Waken salvaged a point from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time.

In Owerri, Heartland Queens claimed a 2-0 victory over Naija Ratels, with Faith Samson converting a penalty in the 24th minute and Oluebube Umejiaku adding a second nine minutes later.

Over in Lagos, FC Robo Queens defeated Dannaz Ladies 2-0.

Early goals from Opeyemi Ajakaye and Esther Onyenezide ensured a comfortable outing for the hosts.

In Iyamho, Confluence Queens recorded a 2-1 win against Delta Queens.

Ijeoma Ibe and Marvelous Ebube put the hosts in control before Temitope Aweda pulled one back late on.

The biggest win of the day came in Ikenne, where Remo Stars Ladies thrashed Osun Babes 5-1.

Hannah Ibrahim grabbed a brace, while Chiamaka Ojialor, Blessed Isigbo, and Kehinde Deborah also got on the scoresheet in a dominant performance.

With crucial points secured and the title race heating up, more action is expected as Matchday 13 continues on Thursday.

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