NPFL’23 Match Report: Uche Collins heads Akwa United to victory over Gombe United

Akwa United had been victorious of their match day 8 encounter within the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL towards Gombe United on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Promise Keepers defeated the Savannah Scorpions by a lone objective scored by Uche Collins within the first half of the sport.

In a sport managed by the Host, it was not till the fifth minute that Collins hit a shot nevertheless it went straight into the fingers of the goalie.

Three minutes later, Collins made it rely, scoring his second objective of the season after heading the ball residence from a James Ajako’s cross to depart the Uyo followers in a frenzy.

Gombe United got here near equalling rating after a defensive blip, however the striker couldn’t do justuce to the uncommon probability within the first half.

The half ended with the Boys at residence being on the ascendency making an attempt to extend their lead, nevertheless it remained 1-0.

By the second half, Gombe United steeped up their efficiency for an equaliser, however the residence facet remained resolute at protection.

Akwa United held on to make sure their fourth win in 8 matches which retains them fourth on the group A log with fourteen factors garnered.

Uche Dozie