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Super Eagles defender, Gbadebo relishes ‘a new chapter’ with Naft Al-Wasat

By Wale Mustapha on September 23, 2022 News, Sports

Prospective Naft Al-Wasat Sports Club signing Samson Gbadebo has looked ahead to “a new chapter” ahead of his transfer from Akwa United. The Iraqi club has finalized a 10-month deal with the defender, subject to a medical and player terms being finalised. Gbadebo, 25 is departing after three years with Akwa United, in which he […]

Abdullahi Adamu retains hope of making impact with Kano Pillars

By Wale Mustapha on June 10, 2022 News, Sports

Abdullahi Adamu Mohammed, one of Kano Pillars new signings and a former product of Northwest FC, Kano has stated that he is bidding his time and whenever he eventually gets his chance, he will grab it with both hands. The striker who was signed along 10 other players at the start of the season gave […]

Ayeni dedicates maiden managerial award to Akwa United family

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Following his emergence as Nigeria Professional Football League Best Coach in the Month of April, head coach of Akwa United Ayodeji Ayeni has dedicated his first managerial Award to God for His grace upon his career. Coach Ayeni made the declaration shortly after receiving the League Bloggers Award LBA at the training pitch […]

Mbaoma boosts Enyimba’s continental hope with late goal against Akwa

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Akwa United’s quest for a continental ticket suffered a blow on MatchDay 27 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after eight-time champions, Enyimba FC of Aba, snatched a late equalizer to share the spoils in Uyo. The Promise Keepers had hoped a win against the Elephants would help them close in on Rangers of […]

Boost for Akwa United as Adeyinka, Gbadebo returns for Enyimba clash

By Admin on May 7, 2022 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Nigeria Professional Football League title holders Akwa United received a major boost following the return to fitness of two of their key players; goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka and defender Samson Gbadebo ahead of their match-day 27 tie against Enyimba on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka missed his […]

Despite Lobi win, Ayeni insists Akwa United still work in progress

By Wale Mustapha on April 24, 2022 News, Sports

Akwa United turn of good form in the second half of the season continued with another home win against Lobi Stars and Coach Deji Ayeni says his club’s current form was expected, but maintains that the team is still work in progress. Speaking after his side’s lone goal triumph against Lobi Stars in a MatchDay […]

Ayeni aims continental spot following Akwa bashing of Nasarawa

By Wale Mustapha on April 22, 2022 News, Sports

A 6-1 thrashing of Nasarawa United was Coach Deji Ayeni’s fifth game without a defeat since joining defending champions, Akwa United from Sunshine Stars of Akure in mid-season. Akwa United have endured an indifferent start to their title defense but revival to their quest for a continental ticket emerged with the goal fest against Nasarawa […]

Akwa United make history with 6-1 drubbing of Nasarawa United

By Admin on April 22, 2022 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Reigning Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United recorded their biggest victory in the NPFL following a resounding 6-1 thrashing of Nasarawa United on match-day 24 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Captain Ubong Friday, who recently returned to full fitness opened the flood-gate of goals in the seventh minute when […]

NPFL22: Super Eagles midfielder rejoins boyhood club Abia Warrios

By Admin on April 2, 2022 News, Sports

Favour Itua Nigeria International Michael Ibe has returned to his boyhood club Abia Warriors until the end of the season. The Umuahia based club won the race to land Ibe, with some NPFL clubs also reported to be keen on the attacking midfielder, who chose to return to his first NPFL team. Ibe, started his […]

NPFL21: Professional Footballers Wives congratulate Akwa United

By Wale Mustapha on August 1, 2021 News, Sports

Wives of professional Footballers under the aegis of Professional Footballers Wives Association have congratulated the players and officials of Akwa United FC for emerging champions of the 2021 npfl season. In a congratulatory message signed by the president of the Association Mrs Ify Lordson Ichull, the group said Akwa United are worthy champions of the […]