Abia Angels F.C.
Football club
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Abia Angels Football Club is a Nigerian women's football club that is based in Umuahia, Abia State and plays in the NWFL Premiership.
| Ground | Umuahia Township Stadium Enyimba International Stadium[1] |
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| Owner | Government of Abia State |
| Chairman | Johnson Nwosu[2] |
| Manager | Mario Eshalomi |
| League | NWFL Premiership |
| 2024–25 | Regular season: 4th, Group A |
| Website | Abia Angels |
History
The club was founded as Abia Queens by the Abia State Government.[1] They first competed in the second division in the 2014 season.[3] In 2015, they gained promotion to the top-flight, then led by coach Roland Gbaruku, after winning the Pro-League, the second division.[4] In 2021, they escaped relegation after finishing second in the relegation play-offs.[5][6]
They are the only football club from south-eastern Nigeria currently in the NWFL Premiership.[2][7]
They are currently managed by Mario Eshalomi. They have been previously managed by former Nigeria international Adanna Nwaneri.[8]
Players
As of the 2025–26 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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