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Remo Stars Ladies and Abia Angel will on Wednesday clash in the final of the 7th edition of the Sheroes Cup.
This was after Heartland and Nasarawa Amazons ended campaign in victory in the classification matches.
The semi-final of the Sheroes Cup 2024 lived up to expectations as both matches ended in a penalty shootout.
Naija Ratels played out a one all draw in Remo stars ladies in regulation time as Ferunmi Oduntade gave Ratels the lead with a stunning strike in the 21st minute, only for Cynthia Mega to pull Remo back into the game with a powerful header from the cornerkick in the 60th minute of the encounter. Remo prevailed 5-4 on penalties with Ajubiga Chikodi missing the decisive penalty.
In the other semi-final, Bayelsa Queens missed a 90th minute penalty through skipper Olapade as they were held to a goaless draw only to be knocked out 4-3 on penalties by Abia Angels
In the other classification games, Heartland ended thier campaign with an emphatic 4-2 victory against Honey Badgers.
A hatrick for Faith Samson and another from Emmanuelle James helped them all the way.
Joy Ikgayh and Owori Rachel with the consolation goals.
Nasarawa were 3-0 better than Nazareth Academy Amina Bello opened the scoring in the 12th minute Shobowale Olushola made it two in the 20th and Etim Favour wrapped it up before half time
The competition will climax with a third place playoff and final as it will see a repeat of the group stage matches.
Naija Ratels will face Bayelsa United in the third place game before Angels from Abia will battle for the Stars of Remo for the chance to be called Champions of the Sheroes Cup 2024.
