Cup holders, Rivers Angels advanced to the quarter-finals of the Women’s President Federation Cup, while Bayelsa Queens suffered a shock exit in Monday’s Round of 16 matches, www.aclsports.com reports.
At the Eket Township Stadium, Rivers Angels defeated Abia Angels 3-1 to continue their title defence. Zainab Oduga, Abasiofon Uwah and Ramotalahi Kareem were on target for the holders, while Winner David scored a late consolation for Abia Angels.
The biggest upset of the round came at the Awka City Stadium, where Ibom Angels knocked out Bayelsa Queens 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Olayiwola Wuraola handed Bayelsa Queens the lead before Mariam Okocha levelled with a spectacular strike late in the game. Goalkeeper Arek Godstime then made the decisive save in the shootout to send Ibom Angels through to the round of 16, where they will be facing Heartland Queens.
Also in Awka, Edo Queens eased past Delta Queens with a 4-0 victory. Adeshina Tumuninu starred with a first-half hat-trick, while Kafayat Mafesere added the fourth goal.
Heartland Queens secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Ahudiyannem, thanks to a hat-trick from Umejiaku Oluebube and a goal from Monica Mathew.
FC Robo Queens edged Remo Stars Ladies 5-3 in an entertaining contest at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Opeyemi Ajakaye scored twice for Robo Queens, while Kemi Adegbuyi and Esther Onyenezide were also among the goalscorers. Aishat Animashaun, Sarafa Tobiloba and Simi Okesiji found the net for Remo Stars Ladies.
Nasarawa Amazons progressed at the Babanjo Stadium in Zaria, defeating Naija Ratels 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, while Sunshine Queens beat Plateau United Queens 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, Confluence Queens recorded the biggest win of the round, thrashing Esthington FC 8-0.
QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES
Rivers Angels vs FC Robo Queens
Heartland Queens vs Ibom Angels
Sunshine Queens vs Confluence Queens
Edo Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons
*Match dates and venues remain subject to confirmation by the NFF
