Akwa United striker, Chijioke Alaekwe, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Promise Keepers’ 2-1 victory over Enyimba in last Sunday’s NPFL matchday 23 clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, was their “sweetest” win of the season and a “turning point” in their fight to escape the dreaded bottom rung of the standings. Ogunleye Olayemi … Read more
Akwa United halted their eight-game winless streak following a 2-1 victory over Enyimba at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. Jacob Ogunleye gave Akwa United the lead in the 26th minute, while Issah Mohammed equalised for Enyimba six minutes before the break. Uche Sabastine scored the winning goal for Akwa United 15 minutes … Read more
Chijioke Alaekwe, Akwa United’s leading scorer in the 2024/2025 NPFL season, has exclusively told Completesports.com that Sunday’s matchday 23 fixture against Enyimba at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, is a “must-win” tie for the team. Alaekwe, a former FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Kano Pillars forward, has so far scored five goals in the current campaign. … Read more
Akwa United head coach Kennedy Boboye has tendered an unreserved apology to the club’s supporters following the team’s poor form. The Promise Keepers have managed just one point from a possible six in two home games. Boboye said he takes full responsibility of the team’s performance which he described as unfortunate, and added that the … Read more
Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-1 win against Akwa United in Uyo on Sunday. Uche Sabastine put Akwa United ahead after six minutes. The hosts maintained their lead for the remainder of the first half. Samuel Anakwe restored parity for Remo Stars on 74 … Read more
Akwa United have appointed Kennedy Boboye as their new head coach for the remainder of the season. Boboye, who signed his contract in Uyo on Monday is expected to begin work later this week. The former international is returning to the Promise Keepers for a second stint. Read Also:NSC Interfaces With NRA To Boost Officiating … Read more
Nigeria defender Olisa Ndah has returned to training at Orlando Pirates following an injury layoff, reports Completesports.com. Ndah copped an injury in Pirates’ South African Premier League clash with Polokwane City last September. The centre-back has been sidelined since then. Read Also:Ronaldo Saying Vinicius Deserved Ballon d’Or Award Surprising –Rodri The former Akwa United player … Read more
Bashir Usman scored the winning goal as Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium, Minna on Sunday. Usman struck three minutes after the half hour mark. It was a return to winning ways for the holders, who lost 1-0 away to Shooting Stars last week. At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, … Read more
Akwa United interim coach, Umar Abdullahi, says his players were “hungrier” in their NPFL matchday 18 clash against Heartland of Owerri, which led to their 2-0 victory, Completesports.com reports. Abdullahi, who expressed delight over his team’s performance in the thrilling contest at the Nest of Champions, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday, described it … Read more
Akwa United Forward, Chijioke Alaekwe, has exclusively told Completesports.com that he dedicated his goal against Heartland on Monday to the Chairman of the Promise Keepers, Etubong Paul Bassey. “I’m dedicating this goal to our Chairman, Elder Paul Bassey,” said Alaekwe, a former FC Ifeanyi Ubah forward. “This is my small Christmas gift to a wonderful … Read more