Akwa United Crowned Champions of the 2020/2021 NPFL Season
Akwa United have been crowned champions of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season after producing a remarkable 5-2 victory against MFM FC in Uyo on matchday 37 in Uyo.
Playing for the first time in Uyo in the presence of the state’s helmsman, Governor Udom Emmanuel, it was never in doubt that Akwa United, coached by Kennedy Boboye – a proven league winner – would write their name in glory.
They waited over twenty minutes before breaking the deadlock against an organised MFM FC side but from the moment club’s leading scorer Charles Atshimene headed home from close range, the coast became even clearer.
Alimi Olalekan turned an Mfon Udoh cross into his own net in first half stoppage time to double Akwa United’s advantage, before Udoh himself made it three in the 62nd minute.
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With spectators at the Nest of Champions singing, dancing and hailing their team, the Promise Keepers were determined to give its fans a day to remember.
Although Michael Mbonu reduced the deficit from the penalty spot for MFM, Atshimene scored twice in the final five minutes to wrap up a hugely deserved league title for the Promise Keepers.
The trophy was handed out by the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) Shehu Dikko. This is the first time the Promise Keepers will be winning the NPFL title since the club was established 25 years ago.
The win made it second league win as manager for Akwa United coach Boboye after his triumph with Plateau United in 2017. He also won the league as a player in 2004 with Dolphins FC.
The seven-goal thriller and a maiden league title was quality football experience for spectators at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium who have been waiting for this day since 1997.
Other NPFL results
Akwa United 5-2 MFM FC
Katsina United 1-0 Abia Warriors
Plateau United 2-0 Dakkada FC
Warri Wolves FC 1-0 Heartland Oerri
Jigawa Golden Stars vs Ifeanyi Ubah United (Postponed)
Chidi Nwoke/NPFL.
