Ibom Angels F.C.
Football club
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Ibom Angels Football Club is a Nigerian women's football club that plays in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They currently play in the NWFL Premiership.
| Nickname | Orange Girls |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Ground | Uyo Township Stadium |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Owner | Government of Akwa-Ibom State |
| Chairman | Prince Ukeme Ukpong[1] |
| Manager | Edwin Okon[2] |
| League | NWFL Premiership |
| 2025–26 | Regular season: 7th, Group A |
History
Ibom Angels Football Club is owned by the Akwa-Ibom State Government and was created in the year 2004 in its present state.[3] It had been known as Ibom Babes and Ibom Unity Queens before 2004.[4] In the 2009 season, they got promoted to the top-flight,[5] remaining there till their relegation in 2021.[6] However, they regained promotion the following season after finishing top of their group in the second division,[7] only to relegate again that same season.[8]
They have reached the Aiteo Cup final twice, losing both consecutive finals to Rivers Angels in 2017 and 2018.[9][10]
They currently play at the Uyo Township Stadium in Uyo.[11]
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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Former players
Honours
League
- Second Division/NWFL Championship
- Champions: 2023/24
Cup
- Nigeria Women's Federation Cup
- Runners-up: 2017, 2018