Naija Super 8: Akwa United kickstart campaign with win over Yobe Stars

Nigeria Premier Soccer League aspect, Akwa United began their Naija Tremendous Eight preseason match marketing campaign with a win over Nigeria Nationwide League aspect, Yobe Dessert Stars on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

It was a 2-1 victory in favour of the Uyo primarily based membership after 90 minutes towards the Northern aspect on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment Onikan Lagos.

First half objectives from debutant, Chikwuebuka Anthony and Cyril Olisema was sufficient to edge it over the Dessert Stars who may solely a rating one as a comfort.

After thirty minutes of piling the stress, the Promise Keeper acquired the breakthrough 4 minutes later as Chikwuebuka despatched a robust header into the online from James Ajako’s supply from a nook kick.

The brand new however from Enugu Rangers made an early impression in his first recreation as a participant of Akwa United.

Midfield maestro, Olisema doubled the lead three minutes from the tip of the primary half to provide the Orange Boys a cushty lead at half time.

Yobe got here out within the second 45 stronger in search of to scale back the deficit, but it surely United who had a greater likelihood of accelerating the purpose margin.

Olisema was confronted with the goalkeeper from the penalty spot after Salomon Chigoziem was introduced down within the 28 yard field, however his kick was saved within the 50 minutes.

5 minutes later, Emmanuel James despatched a low free kick into the underside nook of the online to tug one again for the Stars.

Nevertheless, Akwa stored the momentum until the tip of the ultimate whistle to win and high group B forward of Lobi Stars on purpose distinction.

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