The Round of 16 of the women’s category of the President Federation Cup delivered thrilling encounters, shock exits, and dominant performances across various centres on Tuesday.
Defending Nigeria Women Football League champions, Bayelsa Queens, suffered a painful exit after losing 5-4 on penalties to Ibom Angels following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Awka.
Rivers Angels secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Abia Angels to advance to the quarter-finals, while FC Robo Queens edged Remo Stars Ladies 5-3 in a pulsating South-West derby.
Heartland Queens produced one of the standout performances of the round with an emphatic 4-0 triumph over Ahudiyannem Queens, as Sunshine Queens defeated Plateau United Queens 2-0 to continue their impressive run in the competition.
Confluence Queens recorded the biggest win of the round, thrashing Esthington FC 8-0 in a ruthless display of attacking football.
Former champions Edo Queens also underlined their title ambitions with a commanding 4-0 victory against Delta Queens.
In another closely contested encounter, Nasarawa Amazons progressed to the last eight after defeating Naija Ratels 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The results set the stage for what promises to be an exciting quarter-final phase as the remaining teams continue their quest for Federation Cup glory.
Round of 16 Results (Women):
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)
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