Ifeoma Ikenokwalu don start new level for her football career as she drop-comot for Rivers Angels go join Edo Queens, the main champions of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) this summer.
The Naija defender, whe dey fit play multiple position, pack her bag move go Benin City after 5 solid years with di Jewel of Rivers. Money-matter for the transfer, dem hide am, dem no talk the exact amount, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Ifeoma Ikenokwalu Don Say Bye-Bye To Rivers Angels After 5 Years
Edo Queens confirm say the strong-head defender don land through dem official Facebook page, as dem hail the new rock for dem defense with this message:
“We dey welcome Defensive marshal from Rivers Angels. Welcome Ikenokwalu Ifeoma to our Tour Bus.”
For the Port Harcourt babes, to lose Ikenokwalu no be small thing at all—e pass ordinary transfer.
The 29-year-old babe don be senior player and backbone for Port Harcourt defense for many seasons. She start from scratch for the main team until she come turn key member for one of the biggest women team for Naija.
Her waka with the team whe don win league 7 times get plenty big moments for home country.
Ikenokwalu join hands carry the 2025 President Federation Cup trophy after dem wire Nasarawa Amazons for penalty shoot-out.
She score her own penalty with cool head, as Jewel of Rivers carry dem 10th Federation Cup title—no team don carry am reach like that before!
Aside defensive work, she get bad chest for set-pieces, as she dey always rush go front go score or set up goals.
Na this “any-where-face” style make her pure gold for Rivers Angels, and na why Edo Queens sharpness no sleep—dem move fast carry her go dem side.
Ikenokwalu time for Rivers Angels still get bad memories as the 2025/26 season finish with eye-tear.
The Port Harcourt giants make am go Super Six as one of the top three teams for Group A, and na dem even host the main tournament. But as dem play for dem home, things no enter body at all.
Jewel of Rivers end up for number 4 position after 5 games—dem win only 1, draw 1, drop 3, come pack only 4 points.
Na another vexation season for club whe never lift NWFL trophy since 2021.
Ikenokwalu Don Enter NWFL Champions Team, CAF Level Dey Wait Am
Now, Ikenokwalu go wear jersey of the team whe chop overall champion at the top of the table.
Edo Queens carry the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership crown after dem score 10 points for Super Six, dem use goal difference drag victory comot for Bayelsa Queens hand.
Edo Queens flog 3 games, draw 1, chop 1 loss for the playoff, as dem strike 12 goals come collect only 5 goals back.
This dem victory don open big door to play Africa football.
As new NWFL champions, Edo Queens go represent Naija for WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifiers, as dem dey eye slot inside CAF Women’s Champions League.
This one give Ikenokwalu sharp chance to write another big history for her career.
After 5 seasons of locking down defense for Rivers Angels, people dey expect this Senior Girl to bring that same iron-clad defense go Edo Queens.
Edo Queens don buy player whe know as Naija top-league dey run, whe fit stand high pressure, and whe don carry major cups before.
So, this move give Ikenokwalu new level to conquer, while the champions get experienced rock for dem defense as dem dey prepare to chop both home and Africa trophies.
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Last Updated on August 13, 2026 8:06 pm by Hitvibz Media
Ifeoma Ikenokwalu Don Port Go Edo Queens After 5 Years With Rivers Angels
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