Category: Akwa United
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NPFL: “We are still on course to win the league this season” Akwa United Chairman
After their disappointing loss at the Nest of Champions last Sunday, Akwa United Chairman, Paul Bassey has stated that the team is still on course for a triumphant finish this season. The former league champions shockingly suffered a 2-0 loss at home against newly promoted side, Bendel Insurance in the league opener. However, the club…
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NPFL: Fate just smiled on us – Bendel Insurance Coach
Bendel Insurance Coach, Monday Odigie has stated that the 2-0 result achieved at the Nest of Champions on Sunday doesn’t suggest that they were better on the day. In a shocking end, the Edo Arsenals had triumphed over the 2021 champions of the league in the first match of the NPFL 2022/2023 season. Late first…
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NPFL’23: We suffered laxity and were naive in front goal – Akwa United Coach
Following their 2-0 loss at the Nest of Champions in the NPFL 2022/2023 season opener, Akwa United Coach, Deji Ayeni has reacted to the defeat on Sunday. Ayeni attributed his team’s loss to mistakes that could have been avoided especially in the first half of the encounter. Bendel Insurance had returned after three years…
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NPFL’23: Bendel Insurance starts on high with win over Akwa United in Uyo
The Nigeria Professional Football League final kicked off on the 8th of January with the match day one fixture between Akwa United and Bendel Insurance at the Uyo Township Stadium. Bendel Insurance returned to the league after 3 years, 7 months and 19 days to hand defeat to former champions, Akwa United in the game…
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Akwa United coach warns his team of Bendel Insurance ahead of the league opener
Akwa United manager, Ayodeji Ayeni has warmed his side of the threat of new promoted side Bendel Insurance, claiming “they are a clubs with pedigree.” The Benin Arsenal, as the club is fondly called, gained promotion to the elite league last year and later won the Nigeria National League (NNL) during the Super 4 contest,…
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Cynosure FC gets new Coach
Nigeria Nationwide League, NNL Cynosure Football Club of Abakaliki has announced its appointment of a new Head Coach in the person of Nathaniel Ayanwale. Ayanwale who much is known about has a CAF B- License according to the club announcement on Friday. He agreed and signed one year contract until January 2024, with the option…
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Akwa United defender moves to Zesco United FC as reveals It reveals team for the season
Akwa United are busy ahead of the resumption of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League season set to start on Sunday, the 8th of January. The club’s defender Denis Nya has completed his move to Zambian Club, Zesco United FC. Nya signed a two year contract with Zambian Giant Zesco United. The rock-solid defender was…
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“NFF Is Satisfied With IMC’s Effort – Ibrahim Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League for its efforts to reposition the Nigeria League, following the conduct of the Draw for the new Season in Abuja on Wednesday. At the colourful ceremony held inside the press conference hall of…
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NPFL Friendlies: Akwa United pip Heartland by a lone goal
Akwa United defeated Heartland Football Club of Owerri in a warm up friendly ahead of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season’s commencement at the 18,000 capacity Eket Stadium on Friday morning. The Promise Keepers from Akwa Ibom State scored one goal to beat the Eastern team courtesy of an Ubong Friday’s first half…
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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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Orok, Babatunde, Amadi secure moves to Egyptian top clubs
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Nigeria internationals and Nigeria Professional Football League stars, Gabriel Orok and Bello Babatunde have completed transfers Egyptian clubs. Orok, a winger from Enyimba joined Egyptian top flight team Ghazl El Mahalla Sporting Club from Enyimba Int’l FC. He officially signed his contract on Monday 10th October 2022 and was registered as a new player for…
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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…