Ibom Angels head coach Edwin Okon has expressed disappointment over a expensive goalkeeping error that contributed to his aspect’s 2–1 dwelling defeat towards Edo Queens within the Nigeria Ladies Soccer League (NWFL) Premiership.
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The Matchday Eight encounter, performed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, on the Uyo Township Stadium, noticed Edo Queens preserve their spectacular type with a sixth consecutive league victory.
The guests took an early lead via Chioma Moses, earlier than Ibom Angels responded positively as Juliet John restored parity.
Nevertheless, a late defensive lapse proved decisive, with Mary Mamudu scoring within the 86th minute at hand the Benin Metropolis aspect all three factors.
Talking after the match, Okon admitted the defeat was painful, particularly given his workforce’s general efficiency.
“It’s a recreation we didn’t plan to lose. We had been pushing for the three factors, and as a substitute we ended up with nothing, which is the worst consequence,” Okon mentioned.
The skilled coach pointed to a decisive second late within the recreation, describing the error that led to Edo Queens’ winner as unlucky however expensive.
“At that degree, the sport was 50–50. It was simply that mistake from the goalkeeper and the defence that gave them the final objective,” he defined.
Regardless of the setback, Okon revealed there have been positives to take from the encounter, noting that Ibom Angels matched their opponents for lengthy intervals and escaped with out critical accidents.
“There’s no critical damage, which is essential. What we have to do now is consider easy methods to fortify the workforce forward of the second spherical,” he added.
Wanting forward, Okon acknowledged the problem of sustaining competitiveness, particularly with the standard and calibre of gamers out there, however insisted his aspect will preserve pushing to complete the primary spherical strongly.
“We’re doing our greatest to see how we are able to meet up and end this primary spherical properly earlier than the second spherical,” he concluded.
The end result leaves Ibom Angels looking for consistency, whereas Edo Queens proceed to determine themselves as one of many early frontrunners within the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season.
