By Daily Sports on December 23, 2019

Akwa United defeated newly promoted Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit Dakkada FC in Sunday’s Uyo derby.

Akarandut Orok’s 17th-minute effort separated the teams in the keenly contested encounter at theme Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

This result means coach Kennedy Boboye has now won both games since taking over from John Obuh as manager of the Promise Keepers.

Despite the loss, Dakkada FC are third in the NPFL log with 16 points from 10 outings, while Akwa United climbed to the 10th position having accrued 13 points.

Sunshine Stars had their juggernauts halted thanks to a 2-1 defeat to Rivers United in Port Harcourt.

Kabiru Dogo’s side faced Stanley Eguma’s team having gone four games with losing, however, they were unable to maintain the record against the Pride of Rivers.

The Owena Whales had taken a 19th-minute lead through Omojesu Ogunnyi, but the hosts bounce thanks to Peter Ubakanma’s 22nd-minute strike and Konan N’gouan’s second-half penalty.

FLL RESULTS

Dakkada FC 0-1 Akwa United

Kano Pillars 1-0 Ifeanyi Ubah FC

Kwara United 1-0 Enugu Rangers

Lobi Stars 1-0 Katsina United

MFM 2-0 Adamawa United

Nasarawa United 1-0 Heartland

Plateau United 1-0 Warri Wolves

Rivers United 2-1 Sunshine Stars

Wikki Tourists 1-1 Abia Warriors

•Text (excluding headline) courtesy of Goal. PHOTO: Akwa United players 

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 23, 2019

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