Akwa United Begin Training Ahead New Football Season

Akwa United Begin Training Ahead New Football Season Ahead of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Akwa United Football Club has...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 26, 2023

Akwa United resume training ahead of new season

Akwa United have resumed training ahead of the 2023–24 Nigeria Premier League season. The Promise Keepers will embark on a pre-season training...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 26, 2023

Chukwuebuka apologizes for Nigeria’s absence at the ongoing U23 AFCON

Akwa United and Nigeria U23 national team defender Anthony Chukwuebuka has apologized for Nigeria’s absence at the ongoing CAF Africa U23 AFCON...
BRILA Jun 26, 2023

Club Owners pay condolence visit to late ex-Akwa United boss, Isong Isang’s family in Uyo

The  Club Owners Association of Nigeria over the weekend sent a high-powered delegation to the family of the former chairman of Akwa United FC late...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jun 25, 2023

Club Owners Pay Condolence Visit To Late Ex Akwa United Boss, Isong Isang’s Family In Uyo

The Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria on Saturday sent a high-powered delegation to the family of the former chairman of Akwa United FC...
SPORTS247 Jun 24, 2023

2023 AfroSport Summit: Shodunnke Joins Speakers In Ghana As Stakeholders Charts New Course For Sports Development

BrainBehind AMAPRO Football Championship, Shogo Shodunnke is among the panelists invited for the 2023 African Sports Summit taking place in Accra,...
SPORTS247 Jun 24, 2023

Fatai Osho to earn ₦24 million as Akwa United’s Head Coach

Coach Fatai Osho has joined Akwa United ahead of 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier League season. The post Fatai Osho to earn ₦24 million as Akwa United’s...
BRILA Jun 23, 2023

Fatai Osho Takes the Helm at Akwa United in Quest for Nigerian Football Supremacy

Fatai Osho, the former manager of Enyimba, has been appointed as the new manager of Akwa United, the reigning champions of the Nigerian...
SPORTS247 Jun 23, 2023

Done Deal: Fatai Osho takes over as Akwa United manager

Former Enyimba manager Fatai Osho has been named as the new manager of NPFL21 champions Akwa United, signing a one-year deal with the Promise...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jun 23, 2023

Why Fatai Osho Accepted Akwa United Offer

New Akwa United head coach, Fatai Osho has maintained that he is well-equipped to start his new job at the club, following his exit from Rivers...
BRILA Jun 23, 2023

Akwa United part ways with Ayeni, to name Osho as new head coach

Former Rivers United assistant coach, Fatai Osho is now the favourite to take charge at Akwa United. Akwa United have parted ways with their...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 22, 2023

Akwa United set to appoint Fatai Osho as new head coach

Akwa United will appoint Fatai Osho as their new head coach, according to reports.   The management of the Promise Keepers aren’t satisfied with...
BRILA Jun 21, 2023

Akwa United FC part ways with Ayodeji Ayeni, set to name new coach

2021 Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United FC have parted ways with Coach Ayodeji Ayeni SportsRation reports. The Uyo-based...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jun 21, 2023

Federation Cup Final: Rangers Boss Maikaba Optimistic Of Victory Against Insurance

Rangers head coach Abdu Maikaba is optimistic of leading his wards to victory in the Federation Cup final against Bendel Insurance. The Flying...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 21, 2023

Ex-Super Eagles goalie Amapakabo keen on managerial return

Imama Amapakabo is keen on a return to football management ahead of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier League season. The former Nigeria international who...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 18, 2023

Curious story of Cyril Olisema whose transfer decisions stopped him from winning the NPFL in three different seasons

Olisemah switched clubs three times in four years, and that cost him three league titles Nigerian midfielder Cyril Olisema and his Akwa United side...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jun 13, 2023

It’s A Big One – Enyimba’s Olorunleke Reacts To Super Eagles’ Invitation For Sierra Leone Clash

Enyimba goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke is delighted to be named in Super Eagles' squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 10, 2023

NYA: I DON’T REGRET JOINING UNITED

Nigerian defender, Denis Nya has described his move to ZESCO United as a career turning point following an impressive run in the just ended 2022/23...
ZESCOUNITEDFC.CO.ZM Jun 7, 2023

Akwa United embark on end of season break

The management of Akwa United have announced a three-week end-of-season break for players and officials of the club. The Promise Keepers had a...
DAILY POST (NG May 27, 2023

Governor Emmanuel will fulfil promises to league-winning Akwa United squad – Official

Akwa Ibom sports commissioner has assured Akwa United players that there is no need for them to panic as the present administration will fulfil its...
PREMIUM TIMES May 24, 2023

We failed to achieve our targets – Akwa United’s boss Deji Ayeni

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has expressed disappointment following his team’s failure to make Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six...
SPORTINGLIFE.NG May 24, 2023

NPFL: Merge Enyimba, Abia Warriors – John Obuh tells Abia govt

Nigeria’s former U-20 and U-17 coach, John Sam Obuh has called on those in charge of the major football clubs in Abia State, Abia Warriors and...
DAILY POST (NG May 24, 2023

Gombe United Coach Says His Team Was Poorly Funded In 2022/23 NPFL Season

The coach of Gombe United, Zubair Aliyu, claims that his team’s performance during the abridged 2022–2023 Nigeria Professional Football League...
NAIJANEWS.COM May 24, 2023

We failed to achieve our targets — Akwa United’s gaffer Deji Ayeni

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has expressed disappointment following his team’s failure to make Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six...
BRILA May 23, 2023

Ayeni sad with Akwa United’s failure to qualify for NPFL Super Six playoff

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has expressed disappointment in his side’s failure to qualify for the Nigeria Premier Football League Super...
DAILY POST (NG May 23, 2023

Akwa United star, Olisema names NPFL best coach

Akwa United midfielder Cyril Olisema, has picked Abdullahi Maikaba as the best tactician in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Olisema played...
DAILY POST (NG May 21, 2023

NPFL: Remo Stars, Enyimba, Sunshine Secure Super Six Spot; Wikki Relegated

Three more clubs; Remo Stars, Enyimba and Sunshine Stars earned a berth in the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six on the final day of the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 21, 2023

Bendel Insurance equals NPFL’s longest unbeaten record

Bendel Insurance have equalled the longest unbeaten streak (18) in the Nigeria Premier Football League, DAILY POST reports. Akwa United set the...
DAILY POST (NG May 21, 2023

NPFL: Bendel Insurance Equal Longest Unbeaten Streak

Bendel Insurance equaled the longest unbeaten run (18) in the Nigeria Premier Football League after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Nasarawa...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 21, 2023

Akwa United boss, Ayeni Hopeful of Securing Super 6 Spot

Akwa United head Coach, Deji Ayeni has asserted that his team's chances of qualifying for the NPFL Super 6 playoff are 50/50. The post Akwa United...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG May 21, 2023

Ayeni hopeful on Akwa United’s Super Six playoff chance

Akwa United manager, Ayodeji Ayeni claimed that his team has a 50-50 chance of securing a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six...
DAILY POST (NG May 21, 2023

Decision day in NPFL as Enyimba, Remo Stars, Akwa United others jostle for Super Six ticket

The remaining slots for the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six playoff will be decided on Sunday (today), the final day of the regular...
DAILY POST (NG May 21, 2023

Akwa United’s Friday not relenting in Super Six fight

Akwa United captain Ubong Friday has said the players will give their best in Sunday’s final league match of the regular season against Gombe...
DAILY POST (NG May 19, 2023

Kennedy Boboye Reveals His Dream Job After Earning UEFA C License

Former Akwa United and Plateau United coach, Kennedy Boboye, has revealed that his dream job is to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The...
NAIJANEWS.COM May 15, 2023

Akwa United’s Olisema reveals his close shave with death

Akwa United midfielder Cyril Olisema has revealed an incident where a teammate almost killed him in Lagos. The Promise Keepers top scorer said the...
DAILY POST (NG May 14, 2023

Kennedy Boboye: My ultimate goal is to become Super Eagles Coach

Two-time NPFL winning Coach Kennedy Boboye has revealed handling the Super Eagles is his ultimate goal after completing a UEFA Course with the...
SPORTSRATION.COM May 14, 2023

Kennedy Boboye: Ex-Akwa United handler bags UEFA coaching badge, reveals Super Eagles ambition

In the wake of his recent feat, the veteran tactician says his biggest dream is to manage the three-time African kings   Kennedy Boboye has earned...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA May 13, 2023

Enyimba, Akwa United, Shooting Stars, Heartland FC Knocked Out Of Federations Cup

May 12, (THEWILL) – Four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) teams, Enyimba of Aba, Akwa United, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, and...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM May 12, 2023

2023 Federation Cup: Top NPFL Clubs Crash Out In Round Of 32

The 2023 Federation Cup has produced a lot of surprises that some of the heavyweight clubs in the competition have ended their campaign in the...
NAIJANEWS.COM May 11, 2023

Security Intelligence Unit To Monitor NPFL Last Games

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) has engaged the service of a security intelligence unit to monitor the last group games in the Nigeria...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 11, 2023

Plateau United Knock Enyimba Out Of Federation Cup

Enyimba crashed out of the Federation Cup after losing on penalties to Plateau United in round 32 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 10, 2023

Fed Cup: Enyimba, Akwa United, Kano Pillars eliminated

Former Federation Cup champions Enyimba, Akwa United and Kano Pillars were three of high profile names that were eliminated from the 2023 Fed Cup...
ACLSPORTS.COM May 10, 2023

IMC engages security intelligence unit to monitor last games

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) has engaged the service of a security intelligence unit to monitor the last group games in the Nigeria...
DAILY POST (NG May 10, 2023

Akwa United continue hunt for third Federation Cup title

Akwa United will continue their quest for a third Federation Cup title in eight years when they square up against EFCC Football Club in a Round of...
DAILY POST (NG May 10, 2023

Akwa United coach, Ayeni wary of EFCC threats

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has revealed his team will respect EFCC Football Club in their Federation Cup Round of 32 fixture. The...
DAILY POST (NG May 9, 2023

‘Winning a very good omen’, Akwa United boss elated with 2-0 win over El-Kanemi

Akwa United Football Club of Uyo on Sunday defeated El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 2-0 in a Match Day 17 fixture of the 2022/2023 Nigeria...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM May 8, 2023

B’Insurance Confirm Spot, Enyimba, Remo, Akwa Utd Others in Last Day Battles  for Tickets

*In Group B: Lobi need a point to pull through. Rivers Utd also to make the cut Bendel Insurance have confirmed their spot in the Super 6 of the...
THISDAYLIVE May 7, 2023

NPFL: Insurance Seal Super Six Spot; Remo Stars, Sunshine Win Away

Group A leaders, Bendel Insurance qualified for the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six despite a 1-1 home draw against Shooting...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 7, 2023

NPFL: Super Six playoffs, big attraction for clubs – Akwa United coach Ayeni

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, believed that the Nigeria Professional Football League Super Six playoff is a big avenue for teams to...
DAILY POST (NG May 7, 2023

Obioma, Olisema, Bayelsa United battle for NPFL player of the month

Enyimba forward, Emeka Obioma has been nominated again for the Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Month award for March/April. Obioma...
DAILY POST (NG May 5, 2023

Ubong talks up togetherness in Akwa United’s squad

Akwa United captain, Ubong Friday, has disclosed there is unity among the players as they push to secure a Nigeria Premier Football League Super...
DAILY POST (NG May 4, 2023

Injured Akwa United duo set to return against El Kanemi Warriors

Akwa United will welcome back key duo, Cyril Olisema and Wisdom Ndon for their important home clash against El-Kanemi Warriors this weekend....
DAILY POST (NG May 3, 2023

FEDERATION CUP: ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES (MEN)

Heartland FC (Imo) Vs Essien Ayi FC (Cross River) – Awka – 10/05/23 – 2pm Ahudiya (Abia) Vs Bendel Insurance (Edo) – Calabar – 10/05/23 – 4pm...
THENFF May 2, 2023

Remo Stars Boss Ogunmodede Thrilled To End Barren Run Against Akwa United

Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede can't hide his excitement after the Promise Keepers put an end to their poor record against Akwa...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 1, 2023

Akwa United boss, Ayeni laments unfortunate defeat to Remo Stars

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni believes his team’s target of making the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six is still intact despite...
DAILY POST (NG May 1, 2023

NPFL: Enyimba Beat El-Kanemi Away; Insurance Extend Unbeaten Steak

Enyimba recorded the only away victory on matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League courtesy of a 1-0 win against El-Kanemi Warriors in...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 30, 2023

2023 Federation Cup: Kwara United, Akwa United, others hit last 32

Kwara United, Akwa United, Eburuaja FC and Rangers International FC are among the teams that qualified to the last 32 of the Federation Cup after...
THENATIONONLINENG.NET Apr 28, 2023

NPFL: Remo Stars target Akwa United’s scalp to renew playoffs hope

Remo Stars have been unbeaten in six games in the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season .All games ended in draw...
THENATIONONLINENG.NET Apr 28, 2023

2023 Federation Cup: Akwa United pip Wikki Tourists 1-0 in Enugu

By Nicholas Obisike Akwa United FC of Uyo on Thursday defeated Wikki Tourists of Bauchi 1-0 in a 2023 Federation Cup round of 64 fixture [...]
NEWSDIARYONLINE.COM Apr 28, 2023

Federation Cup: Liman Ahmadu fires Akwa United past Wikki Tourist into Round of 32

Liman Ahmadu scored the only goal to lead Akwa United past Wikki Tourist in the Nigeria Federation Cup Round of 64 clash decided on Thursday April...
SPORTSRATION.COM Apr 27, 2023

Federation Cup: Akwa United, others in Round of 32

No major upset was recorded as more Round of 64 matches were played in the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup on Thursday. In the biggest fixture of the...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 27, 2023

Ajako set to sign new contract at Akwa United

Left-back, James Ajako will extend his contract with Akwa United at the end of the season, DAILY POST reports. Ajako’s current contract with the...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 27, 2023

Akwa United Ayeni wary of Federation Cup upset

Akwa United head coach Ayodeji Ayeni insists his side will pay close attention to their coming games starting as we enter the home stretch of the...
ACLSPORTS.COM Apr 26, 2023

Akwa United targets third Federation Cup title in eight years

Akwa United are aiming to win their third Federation Cup title in eight years. The Uyo outfit won Nigeria’s oldest club competition in 2015 and...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 26, 2023

Akwa United’s Olisema ruled out of Federation Cup clash against Wikki Tourists

Akwa United will be without the service of midfielder, Cyril Olisema when they take on Wikki Tourists in the Federation Cup on Thursday. The...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 26, 2023

NPFL 23: Akwa United Defeats Kwara United, Return To Winning Ways

Akwa United returned to winning ways by defeating Kwara United in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 15 of 18 encounters on Monday...
SPORTS247 Apr 25, 2023

Akwa United coach Ayeni happy to end winless run

Akwa United head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni has congratulated his players after they ended their two-game winless streak against Kwara United on Monday...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 25, 2023

Olisema thrilled to score sixth goal of season for Akwa United

Akwa United midfielder, Cyril Olisema is full of excitement after scoring his sixth goal of the season. Olisema got the second goal for the Promise...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 25, 2023

NPFL: Akwa trounce Kwara United as Rangers earn vital point against Dakkada

While Akwa United defeated their opponent, Kwara United 3-1, Dakkada could only force Enugu Rangers to a 1-1 draw. The post NPFL: Akwa trounce...
PREMIUM TIMES Apr 24, 2023

NPFL: Akwa United floor Kwara United, secure second spot

Akwa United moved to second position on the Nigeria Premier Football League Group A table following a comprehensive 3-1 win against Kwara United in...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 24, 2023

Coach Ayeni Insists Akwa United Can’t Afford To Drop Points

Akwa United head coach Ayodeji Ayeni has insisted that his team can not afford to drop points in the remaining four Nigeria Professional Football...
NAIJANEWS.COM Apr 24, 2023

NPFL: Deji Ayeni hammers on strong finish

With just four matches before the end of the regular 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Akwa United head coach Ayodeji Ayeni has...
ACLSPORTS.COM Apr 24, 2023

NPFL Brief: Bendel Insurance Dazzle As Enyimba Suffer Setback

Following the victory, Bendel Insurance has now equalled Akwa United’s 15-match unbeaten streak set in 2021. 
CHANNELSTV Apr 23, 2023

NPFL 2022/23 : We Are Determined To Finish Strong – Ayeni

With four matches before the end of the regular 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League season, head coach of Akwa United Ayodeji Ayeni has...
SPORTS247 Apr 23, 2023

Injured Kwara United goalie Adeyinka to return for Akwa United game

Adewale Adeyinka is set to return to action for Kwara United in the matchday 15 fixture against Akwa United on Monday after his injury layoff. The...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 22, 2023

Injured Kwara United goalie Adeyinka to return for Kwara United game

Adewale Adeyinka is set to return to action for Kwara United in the matchday 15 fixture against Akwa United on Monday after his injury layoff. The...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 22, 2023

Akwa United’s Ajako back for Kwara United clash

Akwa United defender, James Ajako, is available for selection again after missing the club’s 1-0 defeat to Plateau United last weekend. The...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 21, 2023

NPFL: IMC shifts Akwa United, Kwara United tie

The Interim Management Committee IMC has rescheduled NPFL Matchday 15 tie involving Akwa United and Kwara United. The match which was earlier...
BLUEPRINT.NG Apr 20, 2023

Akwa Utd U-15 team zoom to quarter-final of NPFL/La Liga youth league

Akwa United U-15 team, the junior Promise Keepers are through to the quarter-finals of the 2023 NPFL/La Liga Youth League competition taking place...
BLUEPRINT.NG Apr 20, 2023

Akwa UTD U-15 Team Zoom To Q/Final Of NPFL/La Liga Youth League

Akwa United U-15 team, the junior Promise Keepers are through to the quarter-finals of the 2023 NPFL/La Liga Youth League competition taking place...
SPORTS247 Apr 20, 2023

IMC reschedules Akwa United, Kwara United clash

The Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 15 encounters between Akwa United and Kwara United have been rescheduled by the Interim Management...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 20, 2023

NPFL: IMC Reschedules Akwa United, Kwara United Clash

The Interim Management Committee IMC has rescheduled NPFL Matchday 15 tie involving Akwa United and Kwara United. The match which was earlier...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 20, 2023

Federation Cup: Enyimba, Rivers United Clash In Round Of 16 Star Match

Nigeria’s only remaining flag-bearers in African club competitions this year, Rivers United FC will be up against two-time CAF Champions League...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 19, 2023

Akwa United won’t surrender top three spot with four games to go – Chukwuebuka

Akwa United and Nigeria U23 national team defender Anthony Chukwuebuka has stated that the Uyo based side won’t surrender the club’s current top...
BRILA Apr 18, 2023

Bendel Insurance close in on NPFL unbeaten record

Bendel Insurance is only four games away from equaling the longest unbeaten record in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Benin Arsenals are...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 18, 2023

Ayeni takes positives from Akwa United’s defeat in Jos

Akwa United slipped from second position to third in Group A of the 2022/23 NPFL season after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Plateau United in Jos, on...
BRILA Apr 17, 2023

NPFL’23: “Luck Wasn’t On Our Side” – Akwa United Coach

Akwa United slipped from the second position to third in Group A of the 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League table after a narrow 1-0 defeat to...
SPORTS247 Apr 17, 2023

NPFL: Enyimba Win Away, Bendel Insurance Hold Remo Stars

Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance battled to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League clash in Ikenne on Sunday. Togolese...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 16, 2023

2023 U-20 W/Cup: Bosso Calls 39 To Flying Eagles Camp

Head coach Isah Ladan Bosso has invited 39 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U20 boys ahead of final preparations for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Apr 16, 2023

Collins rally Akwa United teammates ahead Plateau United tie

Akwa United striker, Uche Collins has charged his teammates to go all out for a victory against Plateau United. The Promise Keepers travel to Jos...
DAILY POST (NG Apr 15, 2023
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