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Rivers Angels F.C.
Nigerian women's football club From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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]
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Current squad
Squad list for 2022 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
- Head Coach: Edwin Okon
- Team Manager: Matilda Otuene
Recent seasons
Former players
Honours
- Nigerian Women's Cup: (10)
- 2018
- Olu of Warri Cup: (1)
- 1989
- 1989 female football event winners
References
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