Uche Sebastine and Osoba Kabir Score as Akwa United Beat Ikorodu City to Boost NPFL Survival Hopes
Akwa United kept their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) survival hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Ikorodu City on Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
There was tension among the home fans when Wisdom Ubani gave Ikorodu City the lead in the 19th minute. With just three matches left in the season, Akwa United needed a win to keep their hopes alive and responded strongly.
Their pressure paid off when Uche Sebastine headed in the equaliser from an Osoba Kabir corner-kick before half-time.
Akwa United continued to push for a winner and finally found it in the 77th minute when Osoba Kabir fired home to complete the comeback and secure all three points for the Promise Keepers.
The victory moves Akwa United to 41 points from 35 matches, just two points away from safety as the season approaches its climax.
Other NPFL Results (Round 35):
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Abia Warriors 3–1 Shooting Stars
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Akwa United 2–1 Ikorodu City
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Bayelsa United 2–1 El Kanemi Warriors
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Kwara United 4–0 Lobi Stars
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Plateau United 2–1 Bendel Insurance
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Rangers International 1–2 Enyimba
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Sunshine Stars 2–0 Katsina United
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Nasarawa United 1–0 Heartland FC
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Kano Pillars 2–0 Rivers United
