Deji Ayeni will definitely be a proud man right now after winning his first trophy as Akwa United’s coach, Nigeriasoccernet can report.
The former Sunshine Stars head coach was on the bench as Akwa United beat Dakkada FC 2-1 to emerge 2022 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup champions, thus winning the tournament for a record 13th time.
Friday’s victory was the third time in a row that Akwa United had won the State FA Cup and they have been awarded the trophy for keeps for achieving such feat.
The 2022 FA Cup triumph was coach Ayodeji Ayeni’s first trophy for Akwa United since joining the club in March.
Akwa United and Dakkada FC having made it to the final of the Akwa Ibom state FA Cup also qualify to represent the state at the National Federation Cup (Aiteo Cup) competition billed to kickoff next month.
Both Akwa United and Dakkada FC will face-off again in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday at the same venue on match-day 34 fixture.
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