NWPL: Cynthia Aku's brace earns Angels maximum points against Robo
Cynthia Aku scored a brace in an effective second half as Nigeria Women Premier League champions, Rivers Angels secured a 3-0 home victory against FC Robo on Wednesday. The first half saw the both sides struggling to find their foot with Chinaza Uchendu, Cynthia Aku of and last season’s NWFL highest goal scorer, Rafiat Sule, missing chances in front of goal. In the 32nd minute, Cynthia had just goalkeeper Amole Damilola to beat but blazed her shot wide while five minutes later Chinaza's header from an Osinachi Ohale’s cross failed to hit the target. Five minutes before half-time, Sule also missed a sitter as the Jewel of Rivers headed into the dressing room goalless at half-time. It was, however, a different ball game in the second half as Sule was substituted for Mercy Amanze who was involved in Angels's first goal as she delivered a sensational cross to Cynthia to break the deadlock in the 67th minute. Chinaza ...