Akwa United players celebrate 2-1 victory against Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

NPFL: Akwa United Moves Top, Rangers claim Bragging Rights

Last updated May 10, 2021

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumed from mid-season break and it was Akwa United that moved to the top of the table after beating Sunshine Stars 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, while the Enugu Rangers claimed the bragging rights in the Oriental Derby against Enyimba.

The Promise Keepers took an early lead through Atshimene Charles in the 20th minute, but the lead didn’t last long as Sadiq Yusuf equalized for Sunshine Stars.

However, Akwa United sealed all three points when Seth Mayi scored the winning goal in 68th minute.

Rangers 2-0 Enyimba

In Enugu, the stand out fixture of the weekend between Rangers and Enyimba lived up to it’s name after a highly contested encounter in which the Flying Antelopes of Rangers emerged 2-0 winners.

Two second half goals from Christian Nnaji in the 55th minute and Godpower Aniefiok (penalty) in the 3rd minute of stoppage time ensured the Rangers claimed the bragging rights in the Oriental derby.