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.
rivers, angels, formerly, larry, angels, nigerian, football, club, based, port, harcourt, rivers, state, they, play, nigeria, women, premier, league, flight, division, female, soccer, league, system, full, namerivers, angels, football, clubfounded1986groundpor. Rivers Angels F C formerly Larry Angels F C is a Nigerian football club based in Port Harcourt Rivers State 1 2 They play in the Nigeria Women Premier League the top flight division in the female soccer league system 3 4 5 6 Rivers Angels F C Full nameRivers Angels Football ClubFounded1986GroundPort Harcourt Rivers State NigeriaOwnerGovernment of Rivers State since 1991 ManagerEdwin OkonLeagueNigerian Women s Championship Contents 1 History 2 Current squad 3 Management 4 Recent seasons 5 Former players 6 Honours 7 ReferencesHistory EditThe 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 EditSquad list for 2022 season Note Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules Players may hold more than one non FIFA nationality No Pos Nation Player12 GK NGA Charity John1 GK NGA Ibubeleye Whyte29 DF NGA Margaret Etim25 DF NGA Mabel Effiom28 DF NGA Ologbosere Nunumwen Mary34 DF NGA Joseph Vivian Uju5 DF NGA Kenneth Catherine Ijeoma26 DF NGA Ifeoma Ikenokwalu4 DF NGA Blessing Ezekiel11 MF NGA Glory Iroka11 MF NGA Hannah Yusuf19 MF NGA Martina Ohadugha24 MF NGA Mary Saiki No Pos Nation Player10 MF NGA Cecilia Nku8 FW NGA Amarachi Ojinma18 FW NGA Juliet Sunday7 FW NGA Ibinabo Georgewill2 FW NGA Arit Itu Usang15 FW NGA Vivian Ikechukwu13 FW NGA Paulinus Ifeoma9 FW NGA Amaechi Ojini31 FW NGA Yetunde AdeboyejoManagement EditHead Coach Edwin Okon Team Manager Matilda OtueneRecent seasons EditSeason Tier Group Place Aiteo Cup2010 1 1b 1st in 1b winners2011 1 1b 2nd winners2012 1 1b 2nd winners2013 1 1b 2nd winners2014 1 not applicable 1st winners2015 1 1b 1st Quarter finalist2016 1 1b 1st winners2017 1 1a 4th winners2018 1 1a 4th winners2019 1 1a 1st 2nd2020 21 1 1a 1st in Super 6 Former players EditChioma Ajunwa captain between 1988 90 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 OshoalaHonours EditNigerian Women s Championship 2020 21 2019 2016 2015 2014 2010 1994 Nigerian Women s Cup 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 winnersReferences Edit 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 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a 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 This article about sports in Nigeria is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This Rivers State related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rivers Angels F C amp oldid 1102986256, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,