Category: Akwa United
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NPFL LaLiga U-15 Promise: Enyimba to play Plateau United in last 8
Enyimba FC will play Plateau United in the quarter finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League LaLiga U-15 Promise tournament going on in Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After finishing top of group C, the Junior People’s Elephant were paired with group A second place club side, Mees Palace Football Academy (Plateau United). Enyimba…
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NPFL LaLiga U-15 Promise: All last 8 spots secured as group stage ends
After match day 7, the 8 teams that progressed to the quarter finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League LaLiga U-15 Promise tournament have been ascertained, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akwa United, Enyimba FC, Sunshine Stars, Plateau United, El Kanemi Warriors, Wikki Tourist, Shooting Stars and reigning champions, Remo Stars Beyond Limits have all made it to…
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NPFL’23: Insurance unbeaten still as Enyimba compound Kwara United’s woes
With four games left to end the regular season, Bendel Insurance remain the only unbeaten team in the league following yet another draw on Sunday, this time with Remo Stars at Ikenne, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. With just 16 minutes into the encounter, Franck Kwame puts the host ahead with his debut goal after glancing home a…
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NPFL’23: “Luck wasn’t on our side” – Deji Ayeni speaks on Akwa United’s narrow loss to Plateau United
Akwa United slipped from second position to third in Group A of the 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League table after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Plateau United in Jos on Matchday 14. Mustapha Ibrahim’s 36th minute penalty secured all three points for the 2017 champions and condemned the 2021 champions to only their third defeat…
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NPFL Clubs U-15 Promise: Akwa United pip Sunshine to kick start campaign
Akwa United started their campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League Clubs U-15 Promise with a comeback win over Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Edward Edemekong boys edged the group B fixture by two goals to nil at the Remo Stars Stadium on Friday morning. Edwin Miracle gave Sunshine Stars the lead through a spot…
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NPFL’23: Southwest derby end in stalemate as Bayelsa United win two in a row
Not the only derby of the weekend but the Southwest derby was the most followed, pronounced and talked about as Shooting Stars welcomed Remo Stars to the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba Ibadan, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. As expected, the rivalry between the two teams goes beyond the 22 soldiers on the pitch with fans of both…
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Momentary loss of concentration cost us two points against Nasarawa Utd – Deji Ayeni
Anas Yusuf’s late equalizer for Nasarawa United denied Akwa United all three points and a chance to close the gap on Group A leaders Bendel Insurance to within two points as they shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw on Matchday 13 at the Nest of Champions. The visitors took the lead in the…
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“I only ask for more goals so we can achieve greater things for the club” – Akwa United’s Uche Collins
Akwa United striker, Uche Collins is desirous of scoring more goals to help his team in the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Orange Boys top scorer this season disclose his intentions ahead of their next encounter with Nasarawa United in the match day 13 group A encounter. The goal poacher whose…
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NPFL: “This is not the time to relent,” Coach Ayeni charges Akwa United
Akwa United head coach Deji Ayeni has told his players to keep up with the current energy level ahead of this weekend tie agent Nasarawa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Uyo based club is unbeaten in the last seven league games despite playing teams like Eyimba, Bendel Insurance, Plateau United and Remo Stars. Coach Ayeni then praises…
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NPFL Match Day Review: Akwa United force Insurance to draw as Doma take a point in Akure
Akwa United earn a point in their to Benin against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers played a one all draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to remain within the top three spots in group A. Imade Osarenkhoe had put the Host in front…
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Sporting Lagos acquire 55% ownership of Danish club
Shola Akinlade, owner of a second division side in Nigeria, Sporting Lagos, has just acquired 55% of Danish second division side Aarhus Fremad, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. We’re delighted to announce that we now have a sister club, @Aarhus_Fremad ??. More about the partnership on our website ??https://t.co/jAayxjojmJ pic.twitter.com/3wsnFFIAf9 — Sporting Lagos (@SportingLagos) March 28, 2023 Akinlade…
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NPFL: “Our mission in Benin is to fight for all three points”- Deji Ayeni
Akwa United Coach Ayodeji Ayeni has stated that his team will do all they can to get all points when the play Bendel Insurance on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Second place, Akwa United in group A of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League will take on the group leaders that are yet to lose after ten…
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NNL: Madiba FC thrash Ekiti United in league opener
Madiba FC defeated Ekiti United in their first Nigeria National League, NNL match of the 2022/2023 season at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Madiba FC truimphed by three goals to nil courtesy of goals from Ewodage Aboubakar, Solomon Aliu and Egbonwon H. The 2021/2022 Nationwide League champions opened score in…
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NNL: Ikorodu City start season on a high
Ikorodu City kick started their campaign to the 2022/2023 season on a winning note as they beat FC Ebedei at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys team defeated Ebedei three goals to one to earn their first maximum points in the Southern Conference group B3 fixture. Olubode Hassan and…
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Akwa Ibom FA Cup: Akwa United edge Dakkada to reach final
Akwa United have reached the final of the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup after edging Dakkada FC on penalties on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A cagey affair tie between the two NPFL sides ended goalless at the Training Pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The Promise Keepers went on to win after a penalty…
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UEL: Victor Boniface scores twice in RUSG draw
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored a twice for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Union Berlin against Europa League round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He had given the team the lead in the 28th minute after his shot deflected slightly into the net give Royal the lead. But the German side got back to the game through…
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Anietie Uko leaves Shootings Stars for Akwa United
Shoot Stars midfielder Anietie Uko is set to join another Nigeria Professional Football League side, Akwa United, Nigeriasoccernet gathered. The 23 year-old joined 3SC from NNL side Vandrezzer last season and is reported to be going back to his home town. According to Daily Post, Anietie Uko is currently in Uyo. He will meet with…
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NPFL: League bloggers roll out nominees for player, coach for February
The Nigeria League bloggers have released the list of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL players and coaches nominated for the award of the month of February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After a playing five matches in the 2023 NPFL season in the month of February, the organisers of the award have released the list of players who…
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Akwa United: Coach Ayeni charges his players ahead of the secon stanza of the league
Akwa United head coach, Deji Ayeni as appeal to his boy not to drop the ante when the league resume after the half season break, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers, after 9 game have won four, draw three, holding onto the third spot in group A. Although Akwa United had a very shocking start to…
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I neutralized Ayeni’s JUJU WATER on the pitch with my urine – Suspended 3SC Camp Commandant
I neutralized Ayeni’s JUJU WATER on the pitch with my urine, Suspended 3SC camp commandant, Auwal Mohammed says. Weeks after Mohammed Auwal was suspended for 1 year by the IMC for urinating on the pitch. He finally opened up and disclosed the reason behind his action. According to information gathered by oyosportsnews, Auwal Mohammed had…