Category: Akwa United
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Akwa United boss concerned about team’s attack
Akwa United FC boss Kennedy Boboye wants his players to rediscover their killer instincts ahead of the Heartland FC game at Dan Anyiam Stadium this weekend. Last time around, Akwa United missed a lot of scoring opportunities in the 1 – 1 draw against Wikki Tourists in midweek. The team have picked just six points…
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NPFL Review: Nasarawa Utd Extend Unbeaten Run, Lobi Stars, Plateau Utd Win At Home
Nasarawa United of Lafia extended their unbeaten run to five matches in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 1-0 win over visiting Katsina United in their matchday5 clash at the Lafia township stadium, yesterday. Austin Chigozie Uzochukwu grabbed the only goal of the match just four minutes into the second half. The victory…
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Coaches Association express shock over death of Akwa Ibom State Club Chairman
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) has expressed shock over the demise of the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Hon. Emmanuel Ibah which occurred recently. The President of NFCA, Coach Isah Ladan Bosso was visibly disturbed about the incident. He described the late Akwa Ibom State FA Chairman as a good man who…
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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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NFPL UPDATE: Maikaba Delighted With Akwa United’s Win Over MFM
Head Coach of Akwa United FC, Abdul Maikaba, has expressed his delight with Akwa United’s victory over MFM FC in midweek Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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SHOCKER: Enyimba suffer stone attack at Katsina United
Violence marred Akwa United’s 1-0 win over Kano Pillars in Kano, while MFM FC thrashed El-Kanemi 3-0 in a top-of-the-table clash on matchday 18 of the Nigeria Professional Football League at the Agege Stadium on Sunday,
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NPFL leaders Plateau United Unbeaten Run End, maintain top spot
The unbeaten run of Plateau United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) ended on Sunday in Uyo as they fell 1-2 to Akwa United though they retained top spot on the table.
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NPFL UPDATE: Enyimba beat Akwa United 2-0, move to fourth position
Former champions, Enyimba of Aba, yesterday defeated Akwa United by a lone goal to move up to the fourth position on the NPFL log on a day MFM suffered their first loss in five games of the league.
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NPFL UPDATE: Maikaba Eyes First Victory With Akwa Utd
Akwa United head coach, Abdu Maikaba says he is confident his side will secure their first win of the season, when they host newly-promoted, Remo Stars, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium today.
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NPFL UPDATE: Babaganaru Plays Down Rumours of Being under Pressure
Mohammed Babaganaru had arrived Bauchi before the start of the season to fill a huge gap created by the departure of Abdu Maikaba who had led Wikki Tourists to two seasons of top four finishing. Maikaba’s departure stunned analysts who were surprised that he was leaving a continental-bound side for Akwa United. Babaganaru, who was…
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NPFL UPDATE: Akwa Utd apologises to fans, pleads for patience and support
The management and players of Akwa United have apologized to those they refer to as “genuine fans and supporters” for their current poor run in the four week old Premier league.
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NPFL UPDATE: Genaru Believes Wikki Tourists Confidence Is Back
Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has said that his side’s 1-0 win over Akwa United is a morale booster to his players.
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NPFL UPDATE: Akwa Utd & Rivers Utd go toe to toe in Uyo expedition
Matchday 2 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is laced with plenty of intriguing fixtures and the contest between Akwa United and Rivers United is certainly one of them.
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NPFL UPDATE: Adio Eyes Winning Start For Akwa Utd
Akwa United midfield ace, Yusuf Adio has sent a message to the fans of the Promise Keepers to forget the struggles of last season, as the team prepare to tackle the 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Uyo-based side failed to sparkle and finished in an unfashionable position at the end of the…
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NPFL UPDATE: Kayode Tipped To Regain Starting Shirt At Akwa United
With the arrival of two new goalkeepers to Akwa United ahead of the 2016/2017 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season, goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode insists he is unfazed by competition for first team shirt in the goalkeeping department, but rather is committed to seeing the team win titles at end of the season.
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NPFL UPDATE: Effiong Confident Akwa Utd Can Contend For NPFL Title
Akwa United captain Ottobong Effiong is confident that his team can gatecrash into the title race in next season’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) despite their unimpressive outing last season.
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NPFL UPDATE: Akwa United Pre-Season Camping Hit Calabar On Sunday
Players and officials of Akwa United are expected to move to Calabar on Sunday for their two weeks pre-season camping.
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Players Of Akwa Utd Have Castigated Reports Of Collecting Houses
Akwa United have denounced reports in the media that the players and officials of the Promise Keepers have received the keys to their three bedroom flats promised them by the governor of the state, Udom Emmanuel after their 2015 Federation Cup victory in Lagos.
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Ubong Pledge Full Support For Maikaba
Akwa United striker, Ubong Friday has said his teammates will rally round the new head coach, Abdul Maikaba to achieve successes at the top-flight side. Maikaba tinkered Wikki Tourists in the out gone 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Friday said the side are enjoying new treatment as well as a refreshingly different style…