NPFL: Akwa United Extends Lead, Dakkada Beats Kwara
Akwa United have opened a 4-point lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after a tough 2-1 victory against Nasarawa United, while Dakkada FC beat Kwara United 2-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The matchday 30 encounter had so much at stake for Akwa United as the Promise Keepers needed a win to consolidate on their top spot position, while a win for the Solid Miners of Nasarawa will shoot them to the top of the table.
In the 30th minute, Samuel Amadi scored a stunning free-kick to give Akwa United the lead. It was his first goal of the season. The goal gave the Promise keepers more inspiration as they pushed forward for a second.
Just before half-time, Marshal Johnson scored his first goal of the season with a powerful header to give Akwa United a 2-goal advantage going into the break. The second half started with the visitors pushing to get back into the game
However, the Solid Miners efforts were rewarded in the 76th minute when they were awarded a penalty for a foul in the box. Hassan Adamu stepped up and scored for Nasarawa United, but that was how far they could go in the match as it ended 2-1.
It was a crucial win for Akwa United, its 15th of the season, and strengthened their position at the top of the table with 56 points. Despite the loss, Nasarawa United still retained their second position on the log .
Dakkada FC 2-0 Kwara United
In the early kick-off still in Uyo, Dakkada FC defeated Kwara United 2-0 to record its 13th win of the season. Just before half-time, Godwin Inamoto scored to ensure the hosts take the lead into the break. Five minutes to the end of regulation time, Emmanuel Charles doubled the lead to give Dakkada FC a comfortable win.
The win lifted Dakkada to third on the league table.
Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Professional Football League produced 25 goals. Katsina United recorded the only away win of the week with a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Jigawa Golden Stars.
Thursday’s NPFL results
Dakkada FC 2-0 Kwara United
Akwa United 2-1 Nasarawa United
Wednesdays NPFL results
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Wikki Tourist
Rivers United FC 3-1 Plateau United
MFM FC 2-1 Kano Pillars
Lobi stars 3-0 Heartland Owerri
Jigawa Golden Stars 0-1 Katsina United
Ifeanyi Ubah United 3-0 Adamawa United
Enyimba 1-1 Warri Wolves
Enugu Rangers 2-1 Abia Warriors
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