Akwa United stored their Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) survival hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Ikorodu Metropolis on Sunday night on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium in Uyo.
There was rigidity among the many dwelling followers when Knowledge Ubani gave Ikorodu Metropolis the lead within the nineteenth minute. With simply three matches left within the season, Akwa United wanted a win to maintain their hopes alive and responded strongly.
Their strain paid off when Uche Sebastine headed within the equaliser from an Osoba Kabir corner-kick earlier than half-time.
Akwa United continued to push for a winner and at last discovered it within the 77th minute when Osoba Kabir fired dwelling to finish the comeback and safe all three factors for the Promise Keepers.
The victory strikes Akwa United to 41 factors from 35 matches, simply two factors away from security because the season approaches its climax.
Different NPFL Outcomes (Spherical 35):
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Abia Warriors 3–1 Capturing Stars
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Akwa United 2–1 Ikorodu Metropolis
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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 coverage
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Rangers Worldwide 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
