Nasarawa Amazons became Women's Federation Cup champions for a second time as they edged holders Rivers Angels 5-4 on penalties in a keenly-contested final in Kaduna on Sunday.
The sides played out a 0-0 draw before Christopher Danjuma's side dashed the Port Harcourt's ladies bid for a fourth successive title and ninth overall.
The Lafia based side's title win over Bayelsa Queens in 2005 was their first-ever, and this time they were determined to avoid losing a second final to Rivers after 2013 humiliation in Lagos.
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Having narrowly lost 1-0 in the Nigerian Women's Super Cup to Edwin Okon's side in January, Nasarawa were clearly cautious, seeing the early dominance of the eight-time winners.