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 |
| 2024–25 | Group B: 2nd Championship group: 4th |
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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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.
Management
[edit | edit source]- Head Coach: Edwin Okon
- Team Manager: Matilda Otuene
Recent seasons
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- Nigerian Women's Cup: (10)
- 2018
- Olu of Warri Cup: (1)
- 1989
- 1989 female football event winners
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