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  • Obuh in talks with Akwa Utd

    Akwa United have opened talks with former Flying Eagles coach John Obuh over leading the club next season.

    Obuh last week parted ways with former club Enugu Rangers after the Flying Antelopes announced Kelechi Emetole as their new coach.

    Obuh is expected to replace sacked Patrick Udoh at Akwa United, who survived the drop on the last day of the season.

    “Obuh is discussing with Akwa United who have indicated interest in having him tutor the team next season,” a confidant of the former Sharks of Port Harcourt coach revealed to AfricanFootball.com.

    Obuh has worked with Kano Pillars, Wikki Tourists, Sharks, Kwara United and Niger Tornadoes.

  • Akwa Utd down Dolphins

    Akwa Utd down Dolphins

    Goals from Kufre Ebong and Nnamso Edo were enough to give Akwa United a 2-1 home win against 10-man Dolphins.

    Patrick Udoh’s men were looking to kick on back to winning ways at the Uyo Township Stadium, having played a draw against Abia Warriors in their last home match. But their trip to Taraba on Thursday seemed to have caught up with them, as after 22 minutes Emem Eduok poked home a Victor Alegbe pass.

    Slowly though, the home side started to get back in the game, and eventually equalised late on in the first half. Ebong rifled in an effort from 12 yards out after Dolphins failed to clear their lines.

    After the break though, Udoh’s side fought hard and took the lead through Nnamso Edo’s well kick spot kick which went past the goalkeeper after Chizoba Amaefule was sent-off for a second bookable offence in the penalty area.

    Dolphins fought hard to get a share of the points late on, but their efforts were in vein as the Promise Keepers won in front of the passionate Uyo fans.

  • Akwa Utd, Crown pick home draws

    Akwa Utd, Crown pick home draws

    Akwa United and Crown FC have failed to record maximum points from their home games against Abia Warriors and Giwa FC in Glo Premier

    League Week 32 ties played at Uyo and Ibadan respectively yesterday.

    The Promise Keepers were held at home by Abia Warriors as the tie ended goalless while the Ajilete Boys had to come back from a goal down scored by Giwa’s Chris Madaki in the first half before salvaging a draw through Onyekachi Okafor’s late minute goal.

    Akwa United have 45 points from 32 matches while Abia Warriors are on 48 points.

    Giwa FC have moved to 48 points from as many games in their first season in the top flight while Crown are still in the bottom two with 36 points.

  • Warri Wolves dedicate Akwa Utd win to Aigbogun

    Warri Wolves dedicate Akwa Utd win to Aigbogun

    Warri Wolves players and officials have dedicated their Glo Premier League Week 31 2-0 home win over Akwa United to their head coach, Paul Aigbogun who was a year older yesterday.

    The Seasiders thrashed their perennial rivals 2-0 with goals from Omofomma Freedom and Joseph Osadaiye and the result lifted Wolves to second on the log of the Glo Premier League with 49 points from 31 matches.

    Warri Wolves’ Media Officer, Moses Etu told SportingLife that the club deemed it necessary to dedicate the home victory to their gaffer because of his brilliant work for the cl­ub since he began his secondment at the beginning of the season.

  • Akwa Utd dream continental ticket

    Akwa Utd dream continental ticket

    Akwa United have told SportingLife that they are still targeting continental glory at the end of the 2013/2014 premier league season.

    The Promise Keepers defeated Giwa FC 2-0 last Sunday and are billed to play Sunshine Stars on Sunday with their sights on scooping at least a point from the match in Akure.

    The Media Officer of Akwa United,Uwem Ekoh told SportingLife that getting a positive result out of the away tie with the Akure Gunners rates higher on their scale of preference presently.

    “It is our mission to qualify for a continental ticket at the end of the season and our dream to get that is still very much alive. We are going to Akure with our sights fixed on getting at least a draw.

    Akwa United have amassed 42 points from 28 matches.

  • Eaglets star Okon on Akwa Utd radar

    Eaglets star Okon on Akwa Utd radar

    Golden Eaglets star Samuel Okon has been spotted training with Akwa United FC at the team’s training base in Uyo as the team continue its preparation for the upcoming Globacom Nigeria Premier League season.

    The Better Tomorrow Academy left full-back was an integral member of the coach Manu Garba-led side that became the most successful team in FIFA U-17 World Cup history after a 3-0 win over holders Mexico at the Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Rumours making the rounds in the Akwa Ibom State capital, Uyo suggest the 17-year-old, who is being courted by some foreign clubs, is set to pitch his tent with United while waiting for an overseas deal to materialise, but the player’s manager Akpaidem Frederick Effiong in a chat with futaa.com dismissed the rumour, labelling it as false.

    “Okon is only training with Akwa United and nothing more. Any story of his signing for Akwa is false as we have not received any offer from the club.

    “He is there to keep fit and most especially train with a more experienced side and players as he gears up for the challenges ahead of him.”

    Akpaidem also disclosed that there have been offers for the youngster from foreign clubs which he will reveal when the time is right.

    “There is interest both within and outside Nigeria but we are taking our time to decide what is best for the player as he is still in his developing stage.

    “Once we have something concrete, the world will know. For now he is focused on staying fit and gaining more experience which explains his routines with the Akwa squad.”

    The skilful defender who possesses dribbling skills, good ball passing control, tackling, heading and shooting abilities found the back of the net twice in 7 matches to help Nigeria to the Under 17 trophy for a record four times in the UAE.

     

  • Udoh up for Akwa Utd target

    Udoh up for Akwa Utd target

    Newly appointed Akwa United manager, Patrick Udoh, has revealed that he’s looking forward to achieving continental target with the Uyo-based side.

    Udoh has resumed in what is his second spell at the club since acquiring coaching experience at First Bank and Bridge Boys FC.

    “As a banker I love targets so it’s no surprise that Akwa United have set a continental target for me. If you don’t have targets, then there is no destination in life. I’m not new to the job having worked at First Bank and Bridge Boys FC,” he told supersport.com.

    The former Nigerian Under-20 goalkeeper, who was in his country’s squad that made the debut at the former World Youth Championship (now FIFA Under-20 World Cup) in Mexico in 1983 expressed satisfaction with his return to the club.

    “I was stand-in coach when Godwin Uwua left and later worked with Bernard Ogbe, before leaving Akwa United. Besides, I see this as an opportunity to prove a point,” Udoh said to supersport.com.

    Udoh expressed confidence that he will build a strong side despite the exit of top scorer, Mfon Udoh to rivals, Enyimba.

  • Tenger quits Akwa Utd

    Tenger quits Akwa Utd

    Akwa United head coach,Justin Tenger on Saturday tendered his resignation letter to the management of the side ending his one-season stint at the Uyo-based side.

    The former Niger Tornadoes gaffer fought hard to secure the side top flight league football in the 2012/13 Glo Premier League ending the season campaign on the 16th position on 51 points.

    The formal resignation has laid to rest days of denial and counter-denial between the management and coach whether or not the coach had been sacked.

    Tenger said his one season contract with the Uyo-based side ended on Sunday, October 20 after their last game at Kwara United in Lokoja though with a clause for renewal. But he opted to end the stint with the side.

    “I’ve completely disengaged myself today (Saturday) from Akwa United, the season is over for both parties and it’s done peacefully.

    “I signed one season contract with the side which officially ended with our last season game at Kwara United in Lokoja though with a clause for renewal or termination and I opted to quit.

    “The reason to quit is personal as I just wanted to stay away from the side right now, I don’t want to continue with them anymore.

    “I felt satisfied with my stay with the side. We had a tough time struggling to stay alive most parts of the season but at the end of the day the story turned out successful, so I’m leaving the side on a high,” said the former Kwara United coach to supersport.com.

    Tenger said he is positive of securing another job with another club before the start of the new season to finally disengage from active coaching.

  • Wolves/Akwa Utd not a grudge game

    Wolves/Akwa Utd not a grudge game

    AKWA United has said their week 36 game against Warri Wolves at the Warri City Stadium is not going to be a grudge game rather a battle between two clubs with the desire to claim the maximum 3points.

    Recall that the first leg meeting between both clubs in Uyo ended in mild trouble that saw Akwa United banned to the Rojeny Stadium following allegations that their fans assaulted the match officials at half time despite going 2-0 up.

    According to the club’s spokesperson, Uwem Ekoh: “I hope the game does not get any unnecessary hype as we don’t have a problem with Warri Wolves.

    We are brothers, so I do not anticipate any crisis when we lock horns at their ground.

    “Nonetheless, its one hurdle that will be hard to cross but I am sure that with coach Justin Tenger back into the team having gone off duty to attend to pressing matters, coupled with the drills the players underwent during the week, I can beat my chest that the Promise Keepers can shock the 2013 Federation Cup runners-up in front of their fans.”

    However, Ekoh says he’s confident that the team can beat the drop.

    “I am very sure at the end of the season we wont be relegated. We are going to Warri to pick the three maximum points this weekend which will signal our intention of beating the drop. ” I don’t believe in impossibilities despite our position on the league, I am sure the team will pick 9points from the three games left.”

    In the same vain, attacking midfielder, Nura Nakargo said there was no cause for alarm as the Promise Keepers will not be relegated to the second tier of Nigeria Football at the end of the current campaign. “Our focus is to remain in the top flight by winning the three games left to play starting from this weekend game against Warri Wolves at the Warri township Stadium. ” We have vowed to skip relegation and we shall keep our words by proving it on the pitch,” Nakargo concluded.

    Akwa United are placed 19th with 44 points.

  • FEDERATION CUP: Heartland don’t scare us-Akwa Utd

    FEDERATION CUP: Heartland don’t scare us-Akwa Utd

    AHEAD of Wednesday’s Federation Cup Round of 8 tie, Akwa Utd say defending champions Heartland don’t scare them.

    The club’s spokesperson Uwem Ekoh said: “Akwa Utd are ready for Heartland on Wednesday at the Kaduna centre for the quarter final of the 2013 Federation Cup.

    “We have been so fantastic and committed in the Federation Cup this year, so we can’t fear Heartland.

    “Note that all of us are in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). We have a strong team and the spirit in the camp is high. We hope to qualify for the semi-finals and proceed to the final.

    “I can assure you that the two teams from Akwa Ibom State, Akwa Utd and Akwa Starlets will play in the final billed for the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.”