Rivers Angels Coach Tasks NWFL On Security

The head coach of Rivers Angels football club of Port Harcourt, Edwin Okon, has called on the board members of Nigeria Women Football League, (NWFL), to put in place adequate security for the protection of players and referees during league matches.
He noted that referees were no longer safe while officiating matches because of threat to their lives, saying it is time for NWFL board to stop harassment of referees and players.
Okon, made the call Thursday, while briefing sports journalists after his girls (side) defeated Abia Angels FC of Aba, 2-0 in the ongoing NWFL match day four at the University of Port Harcourt, football field.
Okon, explained that the threats and humiliations faced by away teams and referees were enormous.
“Playing away match in the NWFL is always very difficult, match officials are not allowed to do their job.
It is my belief that the better side should win a game of football, either home or away” Okon said.
He, however, expressed disappointment following the unimpressive performance of his players in spite their 2-0 victory.
“Today we didn’t play well, but the most  important thing is that we grabbed the maximum three points at stake.
“I just have to thank God for the win today,” he stated.
He revealed that most of his players were young saying that when the young ones will blend with the old players the sky would be their limit.

By: Kiadum Edookor