Abasiofon Uwah struck twice handy Rivers Angels a 2–1 victory over Edo Queens in Port Harcourt, as Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku blamed pricey defensive lapses for his facet’s defeat in Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Ladies Soccer League Premiership.
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Talking after the sport, Aduku described the competition as evenly balanced however admitted that his workforce did not profit from their probabilities, not like the house facet.
“It was a very good recreation performed at a excessive degree. Each groups competed nicely, however the workforce that scored the 2 targets received,” Aduku stated.
The Edo Queens coach praised his gamers for his or her preventing spirit, particularly their late push searching for an equaliser.
“I give kudos to my gamers. They saved pushing till the very finish, however the equaliser simply didn’t come. That’s soccer.”
Aduku, nevertheless, pointed to a key defensive error that proved decisive.
“My defenders had been caught napping. For me, I assumed the purpose was offside, but when my defenders had stood nicely, they might have handled it. One mistake and also you concede.”
He additionally spoke positively about striker Atume Dosuur, whereas stressing the necessity for better effectivity in entrance of purpose.
“She is doing nicely and all the time takes her probabilities, however she will nonetheless do higher. She may have scored extra. Six targets in eight video games in her first season is sweet, however she must push herself extra.”
On the general state of the league, Aduku acknowledged enchancment however famous that the frequent motion of gamers overseas continues to have an effect on high quality.
“The league is bettering, however the japa syndrome is decreasing high quality. Nonetheless, coaches are working arduous and replacements are coming in, so the usual is rising.”
Uwah opened the scoring for Rivers Angels from the penalty spot within the 14th minute earlier than Atume Dosuur drew Edo Queens degree within the twenty sixth minute.
Simply earlier than halftime, Uwah accomplished her brace within the forty fifth minute to safe all three factors for the hosts.
With the consequence, Edo Queens stay third on Group A standings with 18 factors because the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season reaches its midway level.
