Ibom Angels head coach Edwin Okon has voiced strong confidence in his squad ahead of their Matchday 10 clash in the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership against reigning champions Bayelsa Queens. The match is scheduled for 4 PM at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
Addressing the team before the match, Okon urged his players to approach the game with unity and belief. He praised their preparations and encouraged them with words of pre-match assurance: “I congratulate you in advance, trusting that you will prove yourselves. The game is in your hands, and I wish you the best in this crucial encounter.”
Ibom Angels are coming off a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rivers Angels in Matchday 9—a game in which they dominated large spells and were controversially denied a late penalty that could have earned them a draw.
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The team, also known as the Orange Ladies, completed their final training session at the Samson Siasia Stadium on the eve of the game as they look to bounce back with a statement performance.
Editorial
Coach Edwin Okon’s confident tone ahead of Ibom Angels’ showdown with Bayelsa Queens signals more than just motivational flair it reflects a club that believes in its upward trajectory. Despite a disappointing outcome against Rivers Angels last week, the team’s performance showed promise, character, and attacking intent.
Bayelsa Queens, as the defending champions, will certainly be favourites, especially at home. But Okon’s rallying cry reminds us that football is as much about mentality as it is about tactics. His experience and calm leadership may well be Ibom’s secret weapon in Yenagoa.
In a league that is becoming increasingly competitive, fixtures like this serve as benchmarks. If Ibom Angels are to establish themselves among Nigeria’s elite, they must show resilience in the face of setbacks and seize big moments when they arise. This match offers one such moment.
Whether they win or not, what matters is the statement they make on the pitch. Passion, discipline, and unity as Okon rightly pointed out could make all the difference.
Did You Know?
- Edwin Okon previously led Rivers Angels to multiple league titles before taking over at Ibom Angels.
- The Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa is named after the former Nigerian striker and Super Eagles coach.
- Bayelsa Queens are one of the most successful women’s teams in Nigeria, having won the NWFL title four times.
- Ibom Angels are nicknamed the “Orange Ladies” about Akwa Ibom State’s vibrant colours.
- The NWFL Premiership is the top-flight women’s league in Nigeria and has produced several Super Falcons stars.
