Ugochukwu Iwuchukwu
Uyo based side Akwa United has won the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League title.
The team was crown the league champions after their five-two victory over MFM FC of Lagos at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.
This is the first time Akwa United is winning the league title after 25 years of its formation.
Charles Atshimene headed the Promise Keepers in front from close range in the 24th minute.
The hosts doubled their advantage late in the first half when Alimi Adebayo diverted Mfon Udoh’s cross into his own net.
The visitors pulled a goal from the spot in the 68th minute through Michael Mbonu after Dennis Obasi was fouled inside the box.
Atshimene got his second and Akwa United’s fourth of the game five minutes from time.
Obasi reduced the deficit for MFM two minutes from time.
Atshimene netted his third of the game on the dot of 90 minutes to make it 5-2 to the home team.
Udoh netted the third goal for Akwa United two minutes after the hour mark.
Kennedy Boboye’s side tops the standings with 71 points from 37 matches.
Akwa United will be hoping to stretch their nine-game unbeaten run and also end the 2020-21 campaign on a winning note when they visit Lobi Stars on Thursday for their last league game of the season.
In the meantime, the Head Coach of Akwa United Football Club of Uyo, Kennedy Boboye has attributed their success to players’ determination and the grace of God upon the team.
Kennedy Boboye while speaking to newsmen after the game said the players and officials worked hard for their victory.
He also promised that Akwa United FC would do well in the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League, which they have now qualified for by virtue of their league success.
