Federation Cup: Angels and Amazons battle for the trophy after the ouster of Queens and a weaker Angels
All contenders are now known for this year’s Federation Cup grand finale, following Saturday’s elimination of Edo Queens and Ibom Angels in the women’s semifinals.
Multiple-winners Rivers Angels saw off the stiff challenge of Ibom Angels of Uyo 1-0 in Aba, while Nasarawa Amazons bumped Edo Queens 2-0 in Ayingba.
Cup holders Rivers Angels, who have won the competition nine times, will have their hands full against 2005 and 2019 champions Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia.
In the men’s competition, Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi are getting set to tackle Kwara United FC in the final.
Results of Semi-Finals (Women)
Rivers Angels (Rivers) 1-0 Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom)
Edo Queens (Edo) 0-2 Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa)
Results of Semi-Finals (Men)
Abakaliki FC (Ebonyi) 0-0 Ikorodu City (Lagos) – Abakaliki FC win 5-4 on penalties
Kwara United (Kwara) 1-0 Rangers Int’l (Enugu)
Women’s Final
Rivers Angels vs. Nasarawa Amazons
Men’s Final
Abakaliki FC vs. Kwara United
