TECHNICAL Adviser of Nigeria Women Football League defending champions, Edwin Okon says his Rivers Angels are ready for their season opener, reports NaijaSportsXtra.
“I must say am happy the league is finally kicking off after the long awaited time”.
“As for my team Rivers Angels, we’re fully prepared for the first match, we will forge ahead and I believe we’ll do better this year”.
NWFL champions will be on the road to Martins White Doves in the city of Benin as they open their campaign on Sunday May 22.
Recall the league which had doubts of its commencement this month following some controversies that loomed after some resolutions were met at the April 22nd Annual General Congress held in Abuja will finally see the lime light on May 21.
Meanwhile forward, Chioma Wogu is a doubt for this weekend’s game after she picked up a knock while featuring for the Super Falcons during the African Women Cup of Nations qualifying games against the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal last month.
Players like, Ibinabo Georgewill, Juliet Bassey, Ugo Okadike and Grace Henry are also a doubt.
Okon however believes the absence of these players will not affect his team’s performance on the day.
“We registered 35 players, though having many injuries, this very match is a very serious one cos it’s an opening match, so we won’t let injuries affect the team”.
“We will try as much as we can to see how we can build up others so as to fill in the positions of those that are not there”.
Captain of the side, Charity John says she is prepared to lead her teammates to victory.
“We’ve been training hard for this game being our first match, we know we’ll win”.
“Despite not being their captain before now, I have been leading the team and I am sure I can carry them along with that same spirit and am sure we’ll come out strong”.
FIXTURES
Group A
Osun Babes FC vs Pelican Stars
Tokas Queens vs Edo Queens
Nasarawa Amazons vs Abia Angels
Bayelsa Queens vs COD United Ladies
Group B
FC Robo vs Delta Queens
Sunshine Queens vs Confluence Queens
FC Taraba Queens vs Capital City Doves
Martins White Doves vs Rivers Angels (Sunday, May 22)
