Naija Ratels gear up for historic match against Rivers Angels in Presidential Federation Cup final this Saturday. The final which will be held at Mobolagi Johnson Stadium in Lagos is very important for the Abuja based club as it needs to win its first major trophy.
Coach Bankole Olowookere who led Nigeria U-17 women’s team Flamingos to bronze medal at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is confident about his team’s chances despite being the underdog.
Olowuker expressed his determination before the match, saying: “We thank God for having made us this far in the competition. Our goal was to do well in the cup and now we are in the final. We have a plan and strategy to be champions on Saturday.”
This confidence comes from their dramatic journey to the final, which included a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Remo Stars Women after a 2-2 draw during regular time.
Their opponents were the experienced Rivers Angels, who have won the tournament eight times. Rivers Angels beat Delta Queens 2-1 to seal their place in the final.
Naija Ratels’ achievement is remarkable, becoming the first Abuja club to make it to the Presidential Federation Women’s Cup Final in 24 years. reached. The last team from the capital to do so was FCT Queens, who lost to Rivers Angels in 2000.
For Rivers Angels, this final is their chance to continue their success story, having failed to win the tournament only once between 2010 and 2018. However, for Naija Rattles, this is a chance to write her name into the history of Nigerian women’s football.
The final will be held on Saturday, June 29. Both teams are determined to lift the trophy, making this one of the most anticipated games in the history of the tournament.
