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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 30: Resilient Akwa Utd revives NPFL survival hopes, beats Kwara United in Ilorin

Posted : 24 March 2025

Akwa United FC of Uyo defeated Kwara United FC of Ilorin 2-0 on Sunday in Ilorin, securing an away victory that revived its chances of maintaining its Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) status.


The match, played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of George Agbazika Innih Stadium Complex, saw the hosts dominate the first half with many missed opportunities.


A turning point came in the 24th minute when Kwara United center-back Segun Adekunle was sent off with a straight red card for dragging back the visitors’ striker, Uche Sabastine, from a scoring position.


Two minutes later, Akwa United midfielder Kabir Osoba scored from a rebound after Endurance Ebedebiri’s thunderous free kick bounced off the post, giving the visitors the lead.


Akwa United goalkeeper Jean Efala made a massive save in the 31st minute to deny the hosts any chance of leveling the score in one of their many missed opportunities.


After conceding the first goal, Kwara United struggled to regain their attacking potency, lacking the clinical edge needed to break down a resolute Akwa United defense.


The visitors remained steadfast in their approach to preserve the scoreline until the break.


After halftime, the visitors emerged rejuvenated, capitalizing on Kwara United’s numerical disadvantage to exert sustained pressure and dictate the tempo of the game.


Wisdom Ndon located Ibrahim Akande in the middle and dropped a beautiful pass to Uche Sabastine, who fired home a superb goal to double Akwa United’s advantage in the 73rd minute, putting the game beyond the hosts.


By doubling their lead, the visitors maintained the pressure on the hosts, with Sabastine troubling the fragile Kwara United defense occasionally.


Speaking after the game, Akwa United coach Kennedy Boboye said it was good they scored as planned.


He added that the battle was to sustain his team's status in the NPFL.


Kwara United coach Tunde Sanni, however, blamed his player for giving away "such a poor foul" that led to the goal and the red card.

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