Category: News
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Akwa United declare defender missing
Nigeria Professional Football Club (NPFL) side, Akwa United have declared defender, Evans Ogbonda missing. In a statement by the club media officer, Mfon Patrick said the player was last seen in Port Harcourt, a day after his release from the National Camp He said further that a letter has been written to Nigeria Football Federation…
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Akwa United in Eket to prepare ahead of new season
Nigeria Professional Football League side Akwa United arrived Eket, Tuesday morning to begin a five-day pre-season closed camping in preparation for the new football season. A team of 38 players, the coaching crew, backroom staff and some key management officials of the club made the short trip from Uyo to Eket where they will…
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Preseason Friendly: Bayelsa United pip Akwa United in Uyo
Bayelsa United edged Akwa United in a Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL preseason friendly match at the Nest of Champions training pitch on Saturday. Newly promoted side, Bayelsa United defeated their host and former NPFL champion by a goal to nil. The goal came in the 12th minute of the game through a cutting edge…
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Balogun makes Sky Bet Championship team of the week
Nigeria’s defender, Leon Balogun has been included in the Sky Bet Championship team of the week, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Balogun is included in the team after his winning goal for Queen’s Park Rangers in their win against Wigan Athletic on Saturday. The Nigeria scored his first goal for the club against his former club side through…
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Friendlies: Enyimba beat Akwa United, as Rangers defeat Nnewi United
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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs are gearing up for the new season as the notch up one or two friendly matches. Eight times league champions, Enyimba International and Rangers International were one of those who played novelty matches on Friday. The People’s Elephant of Aba played former champions Akwa Unite at the…
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Akwa United reach agreement for Niger Tornadoes midfielder
Akwa United have now reached a total agreement for the signing of midfielder Ahmadu Liman from Niger Tornadoes for a yet to be disclosed fee. Reports say the player is currently in Uyo to complete his move to the 2021 Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL) Champions. Earlier this month, it was reported by league…
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Samson Gbadebo pens emotional farewell message to Akwa United
Samson Gbadebo has bid his Akwa United family farewell as he is set to join Naft Al-Wasat club of Iran. Gbadebo, 25 is anticipating a great time at his new club, but has deemed it necessary to bid goodbye to the club he spent three years with winning the league in the process. “These…
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Agbeko Morgan moves to Portuguese side, Farmalicao
Promising winger Agbeko Morganhas joined Portuguese side, Farmalicao from Remo Stars. The youngster completed his move to Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit FC Famalicao on Thursday. The forward featured for Beyond Limits and Remo Stars last season in the NLO and NPFL. He was invited to the U20 Flying Eagles squad in preparation for…
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CAFCC: Remo Star Ousted, but can hold head high and take the lessons therein
After two weeks old in the CAF Confederation Cup, debutants, Remo Stars came, saw and could not conquer. Such is the story sometimes of a soldier who goes to the battlefield for the first time. How it played out History was about to be made after a one all draw at Rabat, Morocco against AS…
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CAFCL: “We will approach this game like a cup final” – Plateau United’s Nenrot Silas
Super Eagles B and Plateau United attacker Nenrot Silas has said him and his teammates will not take their CAF champion league match with levity despite the seeming advantage. Plateau United go into the encounter against AS Mandji playing at home after a 2-2 draw away in Gabon last week. The versatile player…
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CAFCC: Edidiong Ezekiel out of ASFAR 2nd leg clash
Remo Stars of Nigeria’s striker, Edidiong Ezekiel will not make the team list for Sunday’s second leg CAF Confederation Cup clash against ASFAR of Morocco. Ezekiel was fielded in the first leg of the preliminary round in Rabat where Remo Stars got a one all draw. The former Dakkada FC striker however, has…
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Duke Osimanga moves to Akwa United
Akwa United have acquired the services of Duke Osimaga from Lobi Stars of Makurdi. Reports say a two-year contract is signed, sealed and delivered. As proceedings for the new season thickens, the Coach Deji Ayeni Alexander led side are losing sight of the need to add power to their ranks. And the…
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Ahmadu Liman close to signing for Akwa United
As the 2022/2023 season is on the horizon, Akwa United are seeking to add more fresh legs to strengthen their squad. They are on the verge of completing the signing of attacking midfielder Ahmadu Liman from Niger Tornadoes. Reports say that the deal is almost done as personal terms have been agreed in…
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Vincent Enyema eyeing NPFL return and its Benefits for the League
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, is set to stage a return to active football. Enyeama hung his glove at the end of the 19/20 season following a glorious career that saw him play for clubs in Israel and France. “It’s really interesting, yes it is, and I miss football,” Enyeama said in an interview…
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Morice Chukwu edges closer to Akwa United exit with Rivers United deal imminent
Akwa United midfielder Morice Chukwu is edging closer to a move to another Nigeria professional football league side Rivers United according to reports. A source close to the player revealed that the deal could be completed in the next few days, but other clubs are in the pictures as well. Maurice Chukwu who has been…
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Professionalism Will Make Nigerian Leagues Better – Sports Minister, Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that professionalism in Nigerian football development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world. The Minister says his desire to see the Nigerian Leagues grow beyond…
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Akwa United inspects Nest of Champions Stadium
Akwa United has concluded inspection of the Nest of Champions and confirmed that all the facilities and installations inspected are in good condition and met international standards. This was disclosed after the five-man club licensing committee set up by the management of Akwa United Football Club to inspect facilities at the Nest of Champions which…
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What Next For Chelsea And Nigeria Legend Mikel Obi ?
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Behind John Terry, John Obi Mikel is the 2nd-longest serving player currently in the Chelsea squad. It’s surprising to believe that Mikel has been at The Bridge since the summer of 2006, after signing from Norwegian club Lyn. The Nigerian international, now 29 years old, has not only matured significantly in his 10 years at…
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Arsenal To Loan Out New Signing Nkawali
English Premier League (EPL) side ?Arsenal have confirmed that new signing, Nigerian U-20 captain Kelechi Nwakali, would be farmed out on loan shortly after he earlier signed a five-year deal with the North London club.
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Abia midfielder Ifeanyi Onyeali looking forward to double against Akwa United
Abia Warriors attacking midfielder, Ifeanyi Onyeali has said his side are determined to make it a double against Akwa United.