Reigning NPFL Champions, Akwa United Defeat Fellow NPFL and Local Rival To Win 13th State FA Cup Title

The reigning NPFL champions, Akwa United have received the 2022 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup for the thirteenth time after defeating league counterparts, Dakkada F.C 2-0 on Friday night on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo.

Akwa United F.C bought a slim 1-0 win in opposition to Sir Monty Fc to e-book their place within the last whereas Dakkada F.C defeated Nigeria Nationwide League aspect, One Rockets FC additionally by a 1-0 rating margin to arrange a last showdown in opposition to The Promise Keepers.

Within the last between the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League sides, Akwa United made the primary try at purpose within the match when Bello Babatunde delivered a free-kick proper onto David Onovo’s head however Dakkada Goalkeeper Loveday Anugbuo was there to avoid wasting the header.

David Onovo put Akwa United into the lead with a header from Ekundayo Omoniyi’s cross within the twenty eighth minute earlier than Franklin Matib slotted house Evans Ogbonda’s nook kick to double the lead simply three minutes later.

Edidiong Ezekiel placed on again for Dakkada F.C simply earlier than the halftime went off as the primary half ended 2-1 in favor of The Promise Keepers.

Each side have been unsuccessful of their makes an attempt to attain one other purpose within the second half of the encounter as their two first-half objectives from David Onovo and Franklin Matib have been sufficient handy the Uyo-based membership the thirteenth Akwa Ibom States FA Cup title.

Akwa United will characterize the state on the 2022 Nationwide AITEO Cup later within the yr:

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