Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has congratulated the Rivers Angels Football Club for winning the AITEO Cup.
Rivers Angels defeated Ibom Angels 3-0 on penalties to lift the AITEO cup (former federation cup for women).
This is the 8th time they are winning the FA cup since 2010.
The governor, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, on Wednesday, said the team “have continued to be worthy ambassadors of the state with their superlative displays on the field of play.”
Wike also reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the ladies in their quest to win more laurels for the state.
The game was played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State capital with President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and chairman of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Aisha Falode in attendance.
