Godswill Akpabio United FC defeat ‘stubborn’ Osun United in Uyo
Godswill Akpabio United FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a stubborn Osun United FC in a Nigeria National League (NNL) matchday seven fixture on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Uyo Township Stadium, SportsRation reports.
The game saw Godswill Akpabio United dominate possession and create several chances, but they were met with resolute defending from Osun United, who held firm for most of the match. The visitors, despite being under pressure, looked on course to leave Uyo with a valuable point, defending well and frustrating the hosts’ attacking efforts.
However, in the 76th minute, the breakthrough came when Osun United defender Kunle Ashiru was adjudged to have fouled an attacking player in the penalty area. The referee pointed to the spot, and Adrian Eddidion of Godswill Akpabio United made no mistake, calmly converting the penalty to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
The late goal proved to be the only one of the match, as Osun United could not find a response in the remaining minutes. Godswill Akpabio United FC held on to claim all three points and secure their second victory in the NNL.
The win is a significant step forward for the newly formed Godswill Akpabio United FC, who will be looking to build on this result as they aim to continue their rise in the league standings. With another round of matches ahead, they will be hopeful of consolidating their position and making further strides in their NNL campaign.
Osun United, on the other hand, will feel hard done by, having shown strong resistance throughout the match. They will look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture as they continue the 2025 season.
