Tag: Tudun Wada
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NLO CUP: Palm Syrup looks to spoil Tudun Wada party
The wait is over as it has finally come down to the epic day of the NLO Cup, sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and FirstCentral Credit Bureau, as an impressive Palm Syrup will aim to spoil Tudun Wada’s party at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja. Before Saturday’s grand finale, the nation’s third-tier league will be having…
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Federation Cup: ‘we respect our opponent but we have our game plan.’ Coach Ayeni
Akwa United head coach, Deji Ayeni says his team is ready for today’s Federation Cup Round 32 tie against EFCC Football Club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Uyo based outfit is believed to stand a better chance but Maikaba will not undermine his Abuja based opposition. Akwa United defeated WIkki Tourists 1-0 in the previous round while EFCC…
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Coach Ayeni sounds the importance of the Super Six to the ears of his players
Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni has retorated the benefits of playing in the Super Six claiming the platform is a “centre of attraction for everybody,” Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Professional Football League this season is abridged league of two groups with the bottom of each group going into relegation and the top three qualifying for…
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NPFL: Akwa United’s duo Olisema and Wisdom Ndon fit again
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Akwa United will have both Cyril Olisema and Wisdom Ndon this weekend when they take on El-Kanemi Warriors this weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both Olisema and Ndon have cumulatively missed three league games with the Promise keeper winning just one. Midfielder, Olisema walked awkwardly off the pitch on matchday 15 against Kwara United,…
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NPFL: Akwa United ready to extend Ajako’s stay
Left-back, James Ajako will extend his contract with Akwa United at the end of the season. Ajako’s current contract with the Promise Keepers will expire at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. The defender moved to Akwa United from Jigawa Golden Stars in 2020. The player has contributed five goals and six assists since his…
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Federation Cup: Deji Ayeni warns his side against upset
Akwa United manager, Deji Ayeni has warned his side against complacency as the Uyo outfit look to win third Federation Cup title in eight years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers will begin their campaign in this year’s competition with a Round of 64 fixture against Wikki Tourists at the INEC Stadium, Enugu and the coach is…
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Injury rules Cyril Olisema out of Federation cup battle against Wikki
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Akwa United will be without their creative midfielder Cyril Olisema when they take on league rivals, Wikki Tourist in the Federation Cup on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Olisema, according to Daily Post, picked up an ankle injury in the first half of his team’s 3-1 Nigeria Premier Football League win against Kwara…
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NPFL News Update: Akwa United defender, James Ajako is back
Akwa United defender, James Ajako, is available for selection again after missing the club’s 1-0 defeat to Plateau United last weekend. The enterprising left-back returned to training with the rest of the squad on Monday ahead of their matchday 15 clash against Kwara United. Ajako, who has become a mainstay of the Ayodeji Ayeni side,…
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Wikki Tourists look in the direction of Boboye after Dogo’s exit
Former champion Nigeria Professional Football, Coach Kennedy Boboye has been identified as a possible replacement for Kabiru Dogo at the Bauchi based club Wikki Tourists. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Dogo left his role as the manager of Wikki Tourists on Tuesday claiming the club hirachy have not supported him. Wikki Tourists have not won a game…
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Ndifreke Effiong returns to Akwa United for a third stint
Multiple reports are rife about the return of Nigeria Professional Football League experience forward, Ndifreke Effiong to former league champions, Akwa United. It will be recalled that Nigeriasoccernet.com had reported on Tuesday that the striker parted ways with his Libyan club, Al Ahli Bengahzi due to breach of contract. However, the player now looks set…
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Former NPFL top-scorer retires from Football
Former Akwa United striker, Akarandut Orok, has announced his retirement from professional football, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Orok, one of the household names in the Nigeria Professional Football League won the top scorer award in the 2008/2009 season with 17 goals. His retirement announcement came on Sunday at the age of 35. Orok during his playing days…
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Akwa United resume pre-season training in Uyo
Having enjoyed three weeks end-of-season break, players and technical officials of Akwa United Football club have officially resumed pre-season training ahead of next football season. Players and officials of the club return to the team’s camp in Uyo on Sunday and trained on Monday and Tuesday morning at the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly…
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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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NPFL: Jose Peseiro In Attendance As Akwa United Handover The League Title To Rivers United In Uyo
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro was in attendance on Saturday afternoon as Akwa United Leo Ezekiel scored deep into stoppage time to hand Akwa United a 2-1 win against visiting Plateau United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet can report. The win served as the decider of the league champions as Rivers United are…
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NPFL: Adewale Adeyinka Resumes Training With Akwa United
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has resumed training with his club Akwa United after his involvement with the senior national team early this month. After his sterling performances for Akwa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Adewale was invited to the Super Eagles camp by the team’s handlers. Adewale was part of the Super…
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Deji Ayeni Guides Akwa United To Record 13th Akwa Ibom FA Cup
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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…
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NPFL: We Prepared Ourselves Psychologically, Technically And Tactically – Deji Ayeni
Akwa United coach Deji Ayeni has claimed he expected a tough time against Remo Stars whom his side played host to at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet can report. Akwa United laboured to a 1-0 win over their stubborn visitors and the Promise Keeper’s gaffer said he had to calm the nerves of his…