It promises to be a match to behold when the first edition of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Champions Shield is played in Lagos.

Defending champions Nasarawa Amazons and Aiteo Cup winners Rivers Angels will battle for supremacy at the scheduled NWFL Champions Shield at the Agege Stadium, popularly known as the Soccer Temple.

The NWFL Champions Shield maiden edition which is proudly sponsored and supported by the Lagos state government, will be played on Sunday, March 4 and it will usher in the new league season.

Both sides faced off during the NWFL Super 4 championship at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with the Lafia landladies winning the encounter.

The game will see Nasarawa Amazons manager Chris Danjuma coming up against his former boss Edwin Okon whom he worked with as assistant coach to Nigeria's Super Falcons.

Speaking with Supersport.com Nasarawa Amazons defender Sarah predicted a tough duel between both clubs but sounded confident that her team will emerge victors at the end of the day.

In another report filed by Frontpixs.com Charity John of Rivers Angels stated that the Port Harcourt-based outfit are prepared to win the first trophy of the year and make a statement with it on their intention for the entire season.

The two teams are expected to arrive in Lagos state today, and their arrival will be followed by a mentorship programme and the NWFL Congress billed for March 2 and 3 respectively.


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