Akwa United
18th in Nigerian Professional League2023 Fixtures
KwesèESPN rounds up the 64 matches of the 2018 Aiteo Cup played across various centres on Sunday.
Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.
Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.
The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.
Plateau United, MFM FC and Akwa United all secured wins in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday.
Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day
KweséESPN takes a look at the transfer shenanigans in the Nigeria domestic league, with Plateau United registering 50 players for the coming season.
Ahead of the 2017-18 Nigeria Professional Football League kickoff on Sunday January 14, KweséESPN profiles the league's contenders and new boys.
Nigeria's CHAN team were held by NPFL champions Plateau United in the second day of Super Six action, with Kano Pillars and Akwa United also drew 0-0.
The upcoming NFPL Invitational provides an opportunity for Enyimba and Plateau United to improve on their underwhelming preseason form.
Nigerian Pro League Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Enugu Rangers | 31 | +13 | 54 |
2 | Remo Stars | 31 | +11 | 53 |
3 | Enyimba | 31 | +11 | 52 |
4 | Lobi Stars | 31 | +6 | 52 |
5 | Plateau United | 31 | +15 | 50 |
6 | Shooting Stars SC | 31 | +8 | 49 |
7 | Katsina United | 31 | +3 | 48 |
8 | Bendel Insurance .. | 32 | +3 | 45 |
9 | Kano Pillars | 31 | +2 | 44 |
10 | Niger Tornadoes | 31 | -3 | 42 |
11 | Abia Warriors | 30 | -2 | 41 |
12 | Rivers United FC | 26 | +9 | 40 |
13 | Kwara United | 31 | -3 | 40 |
14 | Doma United | 32 | -11 | 39 |
15 | Sporting Lagos | 31 | -3 | 38 |
16 | Sunshine Stars | 30 | -4 | 36 |
17 | Bayelsa United | 31 | -6 | 36 |
18 | Akwa United | 31 | -4 | 34 |
19 | Heartland | 32 | -11 | 29 |
20 | Gombe United | 31 | -34 | 22 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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Top Assists
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