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Rivers Angels are 2019 Nigeria Women's Premier League champions

The Jewel of Rivers have reclaimed the league diadem after a narrow Super Four triumph over Confluence Queens in Lagos

Rivers Angels reclaimed the Nigeria Women's Premier League title after beating Confluence Queens 1-0 at Agege Stadium on Sunday.

The Jewel of Rivers had last won the country's top-flight crown in 2016 when they defeated Nasarawa Amazons 4-3 on penalties, while Confluence Queens were making a maiden final appearance.

Having failed to reach the final since 2016, Rivers edged holders Bayelsa Queens 4-2 on penalties to ensure a final spot and were set to square up against Confluence, who piped Adamawa Queens.