Edidiong Ezekiel makes first Akwa United FC NPFL start vs Bendel Insurance FC

Nigerian U-23 striker, Edidiong Ezekiel will make his first Akwa United FC start in the NPFL week 5 clash vs Bendel Insurance FC on Saturday, October 28.

Edidiong joined the Promise Keepers in the last transfer window and has made two substitute appearances this term.

With Akwa United FC yet to win in four matches, Head Coach, Fatai Osho has made four changes to his starting XI from the goalless draw at home vs Shooting Stars Sports Club last weekend.

Also, forward, Uche Collins, defender Anthony Anioke and Opamoye Gbenga all make their first start of the season at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.

Kick-off is 4pm.

AKWA UNITED FC STARTING XI vs BENDEL INSURANCE

33 Badmos Nurudeen (GK)

4 Samuel Ganda

21 David Philip

27 Ubong Essien

3 Wisdom Ndon

5 Anthony Anioke

10 Edidiong Ezekiel

12 Oguntayo Seyi

9 Hadi Mohammed

6 Opamoye Gbenga

19 Uche Collins

RESERVES

1 Godgift Elkanah

25 Akintunde Bala

13 Heutchou Gerome

23 Oshomo Tosin

16 Dare Ojo

30 Oghenetega Ebetomame

8 Osoba Kabir

17 Kufre Ebong

11 Mubarak Said