Stories By Lekan Olaseinde & Gbenga Jolaosho Abuja
Akwa United ambition of ending as one of the top contender for the league shield was realized when the Promise Keepers defeated Wikki Tourist 2-0 in a rescheduled week 24 Nigeria Professional Football League clash in Uyo on Wednesday. Musa Newman and Christian Pyagbara were the scorers for Akwa United. Super Eagles forward Ibrahim Alhassan made a return to Akwa’s fi rst eleven after his spell with the national team. It was Wikki Tourists’ 12th straight away loss in the NPFL this season. Akwa United took the lead in the 25th minute through Newman who scored from close range. Pyagbara sealed the win for the hosts two minutes into added time. Th e win takes Akwa United to sixth on 36 points on the league table