Rivers Angels dream to carry 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title don suffer serious blow after dem lose 2-1 to their South-South rivals Bayelsa Queens on Wednesday afternoon.
Di much-anticipated derby for South-South see di Yenagoa side carry bragging rights for dis important NWFL Premiership Matchday 3 game wey happen for Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium for Port Harcourt, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Bayelsa Queens shock Rivers Angels for hot South-South derby
Both teams enter dis match like wounded lions wey dey find redemption. Bayelsa don draw dia opening match 1-1 against Abia Angels before dem later lose 2-1 to Nasarawa Amazons.
Meanwhile, Rivers Angels start dia season with sweet 3-2 win over FC Robo Queens, but Abia Angels later shock dem.
Di Jewels of Rivers control early part of di game and create di first real chance from corner kick, but di shot just pass go outside net.
Even though dem dey dominate possession and press forward since match start, di Port Harcourt side suddenly find demsef under pressure just one minute before half hour mark.
A dangerous corner enter di 18-yard box, make goalkeeper Shukurat Bakare rush comot to punch am.
But she misjudge di ball flight, allow Chiamaka Ezekwugo head am enter goal easily from Doshima Taarnum fine delivery.
Di Prosperity Girls hold dat small lead go halftime.
NWFL Premiership title race hot after Port Harcourt thriller
Port Harcourt side resume second half with same attacking energy, but dem waste two clear chances wey dem suppose use equalise because of poor finishing.
Dem no give up, and all di pressure finally pay dem for 58th minute when Bayelsa defender handle ball inside box as Abasiofon Uwah try dribble pass.
Uwah carry di ball go penalty spot, keep her cool, and send goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu wrong side to level di match for Rivers Angels.
But di celebration no last long, as Bayelsa Queens strike back just five minutes later.
Dorshima Taarnum wey first provide assist now turn scorer, find net with strong finish to give Prosperity Girls lead again.
After dat goal, Bayelsa lock dia defence tight and manage hold di game till final whistle to carry all three points.
With dis result, Rivers Angels don lose two matches back-to-back and remain on three points.
Bayelsa Queens meanwhile bounce back sharp sharp to pick dia first win of di season and move go four points.
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Last Updated on June 10, 2026 3:58 pm by Hitvibz Media
How Rivers Angels take spoil dia NWFL Premiership title dream with derby wahala vs Bayelsa Queens
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