Rivers Angels has been rewarded with N50m for winning the 2025 President Federation women’s title. The Rivers State Government doled out the money to Tosan Blackson’s side after their 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nasarawa Amazons in the final of the competition.
The Jewel of Rivers trailed 2-0 at halftime but rallied to draw 2-2 after the break, eventually emerging victorious in the penalty shootout.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, lauded the team’s achievement through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika, who represented him at the final. Ibas also announced a N50m cash reward for the players and officials in recognition of their outstanding performance and for bringing pride to Rivers State.
Rivers Angels Team Manager, Matilda Otuenne, expressed gratitude for the achievement, attributing the victory to divine grace and the relentless dedication of the players and coaching staff. “We are grateful for this achievement, and we attribute it to divine grace and the relentless dedication of the players and coaching staff,” Otuenne said.
Saturday’s triumph marks Rivers Angels’ 10th Federation Cup title, having previously lifted the trophy in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and earlier in 2024. This latest victory is a testament to the team’s consistency and dominance in Nigerian women’s football.