Rivers Angels F.C.
| Full name | Rivers Angels Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Ground | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Owner | Government of Rivers State (since 1991) |
| Manager | Whyte Ogbonda |
| League | Nigerian Women's Championship |
| 2023–24 | Group B: 1st Championship group: 2nd |
Rivers Angels F.C. (formerly Larry Angels F.C.) is a Nigerian professional football club based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in Nigeria.[1][2] They play in the Nigeria Women Premier League, the top flight in the national female soccer league pyramid.[3][4][5][6]
History
The club was established as Larry Angels F.C. in 1986 by Prince Lawrence Ezeh, a native of Mbaise in Imo State.[7] In 1991, the government of Rivers State took control of the club through the first lady of the state, Mrs Abbe. They came tops at the introduction of female football at the National Sports Festival, held in the then capital, Lagos State in 1989. They also won the maiden edition of Olu of Warri cup held in Warri, Delta State. Nigerian Olympic gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa was the captain of the team between 1988 and 1990.[8][9]
Current squad
Squad list for 2022 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
- Head Coach: Edwin Okon
- Team Manager: Matilda Otuene
Recent seasons
| Season | Tier | Group | Place | Aiteo Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1b | 1st in 1b | winners |
| 2011 | 1 | 1b | 2nd | winners |
| 2012 | 1 | 1b | 2nd | winners |
| 2013 | 1 | 1b | 2nd | winners |
| 2014 | 1 | not applicable | 1st | winners |
| 2015 | 1 | 1b | 1st | Quarter-finalist |
| 2016 | 1 | 1b | 1st | winners |
| 2017 | 1 | 1a | 4th | winners |
| 2018 | 1 | 1a | 4th | winners |
| 2019 | 1 | 1a | 1st | 2nd |
| 2020–21 | 1 | 1a | 1st
in Super 6 |
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Former players
- Chioma Ajunwa (captain between 1988 and 1990)
- Florence Ajayi
- Ebere Orji
- Francisca Ordega
- Ulunma Jerome
- Ayisat Yusuf
- Gloria Chinasa
- Stella Mbachu
- Uche Eucharia
- Asisat Oshoala
- Cathy Bou Ndjouh
- Evelyn Nwabuoku
- Stella Mbachu
- Ngozi Ebere
- Elizabeth Addo
- Asisat Oshoala
- Oluwatosin Demehin
Honours
- Nigerian Women's Championship -2020–21, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2010, 1994.
- Nigerian Women's Cup - 2024, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Nigeria Women's Super Cup - 2018
- Olu of Warri cup, 1989 female football winners
- National Sports Festival - 1989 female football event winners
References
- ^ "Rivers Angels win 2013 Federation Cup". M.news24.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Women Football: Rivers Angels thrash Bayelsa in seasons' opener". Goal.com. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Rivers Angels go five points clear". Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ "Rivers Angels Football Club, Port Harcourt". Facebook. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Rivers Angels, Pelican Stars tussle for top spot". Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Proprietor of defunct Larry Angels, Larry Ezeh is no more". Kick442. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ^ "NWFL Official website". NFF. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
- ^ "Premier Captain Of Defunct Larry Angels Ajunwa Reacts On The Death Of Chief Larry Eze". Sports247. 14 January 2021.