NPFL: Jose Peseiro In Attendance As Akwa United Handover The League Title To Rivers United In Uyo

Tremendous Eagles coach Jose Peseiro was in attendance on Saturday afternoon as Akwa United Leo Ezekiel scored deep into stoppage time at hand Akwa United a 2-1 win in opposition to visiting Plateau United on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet can report.

The win served because the decider of the league champions as Rivers United are 10 factors clear off 2nd place Plateau United who’ve simply three video games left within the season.

As a part of his desire for the native league, the coach determined to go to the house of the defending champions of the NPFL Akwa United after watching Kwara United host Sunshine Stars in Ilorin final Sunday.

10 minutes into the sport, David Onovo gave the host the lead however Akila Jesse ensured the sport led to a draw when he levelled up for Plateau United within the 53rd minute.

With the clock within the remaining minute of the added time within the 2nd half (90+4′), Leo Ezekiel scored what was the winner for Deji Ayeni’s facet.

The win for Akwa United imply Rivers United are the 2021/22 NPFL champions and provides Akwa United an outdoor likelihood of ending within the prime three.

Which means within the different recreation of the night, Niger Tornadoes smashed 4 objectives previous Kwara United.

A brace for Hashim, one from Emmanuel and an personal objective from Gata put a dent on Kwara United’s continental chase.

The NPFL continues on Sunday with the Southwest derby between Sunshine Stars and MFM FC the middle of attraction.

Rivers United may also start their celebration on Sunday once they go to Nasarawa United.