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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weightlifting: Dickson rules 87kg at Champion of Champions

By Wale Mustapha on August 28, 2021 News, Sports

Kaduna State born lifter, Seldum Dickson was the cynosure of all eyes in Uyo, Akwa Ibom Stage as he claimed two gold medals and one in the 87kg category at the Champion of Champions Weightlifting Championship Seldom Dickson won gold in the Clean and Jerk with a lift of 174kg as well as a gold […]

Club Owners congratulate Akwa United as NPFL Champions

By Wale Mustapha on August 1, 2021 News, Sports

The Football Club Owners Association Of Nigeria (Club Owners) have sent a congratulatory message to one of its member-Clubs Akwa United FC of Uyo as they emerged as Champions of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Association said the historic achievement by the Elder Paul Bassey led Management of the south south club is […]

‘Akwa United have shown how to beat the best in the league’ – Matthew

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Defender Etim Matthew believes that leaders Akwa United are the favourites going into the Nigeria Professional Football League match with Adamawa United on Saturday. The Promise Keepers host Adamawa United at the Nest of Champions and the Nigeria international insists that his men should be considered the team to beat. “Favourites to win the game? […]

Rivers, Delta claim top honors at Hon Daunemigha Beach Volleyball Championships

By Wale Mustapha on June 13, 2021 News, Sports

Rivers and Delta state have emerged champions of the maiden edition of Hon Famous Daunemigha U21 South South Boys and Girls Beach Volleyball Championship. The 1st ever Hon Famous Daunemigha Beach Volleyball Championship was held at West Itam Sports Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday. Rivers state beat Trailblazers 2-0 (21-15, 21-8) to […]

Morice Chukwu delighted with first NPFL goal

By Admin on March 3, 2021 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Akwa United’s combative midfielder, Morice Chukwu is excited and relieved to have scored his first goal in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday in his team’s 3-0 bashing of Rivers United in Uyo. Morice scored a spectacular free-kick in the 89th minute of the match to help his side to a resounding […]