President Federation Cup: Quarter-Finalists Emerge After Thrilling Women’s Round of 16 Encounters

President Federation Cup: Quarter-Finalists Emerge After Thrilling Women’s Round of 16 Encounters

By Niyi Busari 

The race for this year’s President Federation Cup title intensified on Wednesday as the Women’s Round of 16 produced a mix of dominant performances, high-scoring contests and dramatic penalty shootouts.

Rivers Angels secured their place in the quarter-finals with a convincing 3-1 victory over Abia Angels, while FC Robo Queens edged Remo Stars Ladies 5-3 in one of the most entertaining matches of the round.

Heartland Queens delivered a commanding display, defeating Ahudiyannem Queens 4-0 to advance comfortably. Sunshine Queens also progressed after recording a 2-0 win over Plateau United Queens.

Confluence Queens produced the standout result of the day, overwhelming Esthington FC 8-0 in a one-sided encounter to book their quarter-final berth in emphatic fashion. Edo Queens were equally impressive, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Delta Queens.

Two fixtures required penalty shootouts to determine the winners. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Ibom Angels defeated Bayelsa Queens 5-4 on penalties to secure passage to the last eight.

Nasarawa Amazons also needed spot-kicks to progress after being held to a 1-1 draw by Naija Ratels. The Amazons held their nerve in the shootout, emerging 4-3 winners to complete the quarter-final line-up.

The results set the stage for what promises to be an exciting quarter-final phase of Nigeria’s premier women’s cup competition.Round of 16 Results

Rivers Angels 3-1 Abia Angels

FC Robo Queens 5-3 Remo Stars Ladies

Ahudiyannem Queens 0-4 Heartland Queens

Ibom Angels 1-1 Bayelsa Queens (Ibom Angels won 5-4 on penalties)

Plateau United Queens 0-2 Sunshine Queens

Confluence Queens 8-0 Esthington FC

Delta Queens 0-4 Edo Queens

Naija Ratels 1-1 Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa Amazons won 4-3 on penalties)