Remo Stars Ladies defeated Abia Angels 6-4 on penalties to lift the 2024 Sheroes Cup at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja.
Ekozie Dikachi scored a wonderful goal in the 11th minute putting Abia Angels ahead which they held on till the end of the first half.
Coming into the pitch in the second half, Remo Stars Ladies, buoyed by the coach’s instructions after the break looked completely different and didn’t take too long to level the score as Kehinde Deborah equalised for the Ogun-based side just a minute into the restart of the encounter.
Both sides couldn’t find the winning goal and had to settle for the shootout where Remo Stars emerged winners.
Earlier, in the third-place match, Naija Ratels beat Bayelsa Queens 5-4 on penalties.
Substitute Arit Titus put the visitors ahead when she scored in the 20th minute before Nwachukwu Adana levelled the scores for the hosts, Naija Ratels, taking the game into penalty kick.
Remo Stars Ladies head coach, Wemimo Mathew, was adjudged the best coach of the competition while Abia Angels striker, Lucky Mary was awarded Most Valuable Player.
Ziporah Ziperrekheke, Naija Ratels striker emerged as the highest goal scorer while Honey Badgers FC won the Fair Play trophy. Remo Stars goalkeeper, Adjei Charlotte won the Best Goalkeeper award.
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