Akwa United players celebrate victory against Plateau United in match day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League

NPFL: Akwa United Overcomes Resilient Plateau United

Last updated Feb 21, 2021

Akwa United secured a tough 1-0 victory against Plateau United in match-day 11 of the Nigeria Professional Football League at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo, and moved to fifth on the table.

The first half ended goalless as both sides created few chances, however, referee Bala Marwan was busy. Before the break, he had shown yellow cards to Plateau United’s Moses Effiong and goalkeeper Chinedu Anozie. Akwa United’s captain Ubong Friday and Etboy Akpan also received yellow cards.

The Promise Keepers continued their search for a goal in the second half and found it in the 53rd minute. Ndifreke Offing ran down the flank and sent in a low cross to Charles Atshimene who controlled the ball, and fired past Plateau United goalkeeper Anozie to give the hosts the lead. it was Atshimene’s second goal of the season.

Charles Atsimene bags his second goal for @AkwaUnited_fc #NPFL21 pic.twitter.com/lpNnWpVVfp

— NPFL News