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Gbadebo hails Akwa United’s character in Adamawa defeat

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United defender Samson Gbadebo has hailed the character of the club following their 2-0 win over Adamawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday. The Promise Keepers did well to extend their lead at the top of table to four points. Charles Atshimene and Mfon Udoh were on target for the Uyo […]

‘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? […]

Pillars striker, Nyima talks tough ahead of feisty battle with Akwa United

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua says his team is not fazed with the presence of Akwa United gaffer Kennedy Boboye during their Match Day 26 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter against Rivers United. Nwagua, whose side lost to the Pride of Rivers 2-0 away, hinted that Kano Pillars will come out differently when they […]

Boboye wants live telecast of Pillars, Akwa duel

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United Head Coach Kennedy Boboye says the Match-Day 27 Nigeria Professional Football League Fixture tagged “Top of the Table” clash between Kano Pillars and Akwa United should be televised. The former Sunshine Stars, Plateau United and Abia Warriors tactician made this known in an interview, during a visit to Portharcourt for the game between […]

NPFL: Gbadebo set to return against struggling Adamawa United

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Kennedy Boboye’s Akwa United have faced multiple injury problems in the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. However, the coach has somehow managed to keep things on track with the injury problems ongoing at the club. Things are talking a positive turn as many sources in Uyo are suggesting that Samson Gbadebo could be […]

Matthew craves total points for Akwa United against Heartland

By Wale Mustapha on June 10, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United defender Etim Matthew believes that it would be a special win if his side are able to beat Heartland at the Nest of Champions when the two sides clash in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 26 on Thursday. The Promise Keepers have picked 31 points from their last 15 games which […]

Akwa United salutes Paul Bassey on NFF appointment

By Wale Mustapha on May 5, 2021 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK The Management of Nigeria Professional Football League Club, Akwa United have congratulated the Chairman of the Club Elder Paul Bassey on his recent appointment as a member of the Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation. Elder Bassey was on Tuesday appointed into a Nine-man Technical and Development Committee of the […]

NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises: Paul Bassey Pumps Up Akwa United Ahead Of Third Place Match With MFM FC

By Wale Mustapha on May 2, 2021 News, Sports

Chairman of Akwa United Football Club Elder Paul Bassey has praised the club’s U-15 team on their exploits at this year’s NPFL/LALIGA U-15 Championship as they prepare for their bronze medal match today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. Elder Bassey in a phone conversation with the team ahead of today’s game, encouraged the […]

NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises: Wolves set up tricky final with Katsina United

By Wale Mustapha on May 1, 2021 News, Sports

Defending champions, Katsina United have qualified for the final of the NPFL/Liga U15 Promises as they beat MFM FC 4-2 on penalties at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Friday. The encounter had ended 0-0 at regulation time, as Katsina United got to the finals. MFM FC striker Lucky Akinleminu was wasteful in front goal as […]

NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises: MFM, Akwa United, Katsina United, Wolves stamp passport to last four

By Wale Mustapha on April 29, 2021 News, Sports

Defending champions Katsina United, MFM FC, Akwa United and Warri Wolves have qualified for the semi-final of the NPFL/La Liga U15 Promises. The battle for slots in the last four wasn’t determined until today as the young lads thrilled at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Ajibona Uthmann became the first player to net a hat-trick in […]