Rivers Angels sealed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Naija Ratels on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, securing three essential factors within the ongoing NWFL Premiership 2025/26 season.
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The decisive second got here within the fifty fifth minute, when Sharon Onwere produced a composed end to interrupt the impasse after sustained stress from the hosts. Her objective finally proved sufficient in a match outlined by depth, group, and slim margins.
Rivers Angels managed giant parts of the sport, dictating possession and carving out the higher probabilities. Naija Ratels, nevertheless, remained compact and resilient, forcing the house aspect to work arduous for each opening.
The guests pushed ahead within the closing phases however have been unable to discover a breakthrough, due to Rivers Angels’ disciplined defensive show.
The win retains Rivers Angels firmly on monitor within the #NWFLPremiership26 marketing campaign after a bye within the opening fixtures, whereas Naija Ratels will look to bounce again of their subsequent outing as they ended up in a barren draw at house final week to Ibom Angels.
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Rivers Angels 1–0 Naija Ratels
Objective: Sharon Onwere 55’
