Akwa United kept their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) survival hopes alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Ikorodu City on Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Tension gripped the home crowd early on when Wisdom Ubani fired Ikorodu City ahead in the 19th minute. With just three matches remaining, Akwa United knew only a win would keep their survival ambitions realistic and responded with urgency.
Their persistence paid off when Uche Sebastine rose highest to head in the equaliser from an Osoba Kabir corner-kick just before the half-time whistle. Spurred by the leveller, the Promise Keepers poured forward after the break, dominating possession and carving out chances.
The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Osoba Kabir, provider of the first goal, turned scorer, smashing home the winner to complete the turnaround and secure three vital points.
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The result pushes Akwa United to 41 points from 35 matches, just two points adrift of safety, as the season heads into its thrilling final stretch.
Editorial
We admire the fighting spirit Akwa United demonstrated when the chips were down. In a situation where nerves could have crumbled under pressure, the Promise Keepers summoned belief and determination to claw their way back into the match and earn a crucial victory.
Relegation battles are often won not just with skill but with heart, and Akwa United displayed plenty of it against a spirited Ikorodu City side. We believe this performance can serve as a catalyst, igniting a final push for survival as the season concludes.
It is not merely the three points that matter; it is the statement made in adversity. Uche Sebastine’s well-timed header and Osoba Kabir’s clinical finish showed that leadership and composure still course through the veins of this team.
As fans of the NPFL, we must hope that Akwa United’s resilience will inspire others fighting for survival. Their journey reminds us that no cause is lost until the final whistle blows.
Did You Know?
- Akwa United were crowned NPFL champions for the first time in the 2020–21 season.
- The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where Akwa United play, is nicknamed “The Nest of Champions.”
- Ikorodu City FC was founded in 2015 and quickly gained a reputation for nurturing young talent.
- Akwa United’s club mascot is a lion, symbolising strength and bravery.
- The NPFL relegates the bottom four teams each season to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
