Abia Angels returned to profitable methods on NWFL Premiership Matchday Seven with a slender however essential 1–0 away victory over Delta Queens in Asaba.
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The decisive second arrived within the fifty fifth minute when Blessing Okon struck at hand the guests a shock lead.
Okon capitalised on a second of indecision within the Delta Queens defence, ending calmly to silence the house supporters and tilt the competition in Abia Angels’ favour.
Delta Queens pushed for an equaliser after conceding, committing extra numbers ahead and growing the tempo looking for a breakthrough.
Nevertheless, Abia Angels remained organised on the again, displaying self-discipline and resilience to guard their slender benefit for the rest of the encounter.
The victory marked a well timed response from Abia Angels, who had been wanting to bounce again after their house defeat to FC Robo Queens on Matchday Six.
Securing all three factors on the street not solely restores confidence inside the squad but additionally supplies momentum because the season continues.
For Delta Queens, the outcome represents a missed alternative to capitalise on house benefit, as they had been unable to transform possession and strain into targets.
Abia Angels will take encouragement from each the outcome and the style of the efficiency, as they appear to construct consistency and climb the standings within the NWFL Premiership.
