October 02, (THEWILL) – Enyimba earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Akwa United in the Nigerian Premier Football League Round 3 match on Wednesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, through a lone goal by Austine Onyemaechi. This result leaves Akwa United winless after four games, while Enyimba continue their positive run this season.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams exhibiting solid defensive strategies that kept the scores level. Enyimba, however, maintained a higher percentage of possession, creating more opportunities but failing to break through Akwa United’s defence in the early stages of the game. The contest remained tight until the latter part of the second half when Onyemaechi found the back of the net to secure Enyimba’s lead.
Onyemaechi’s decisive strike came in the 74th minute, and despite Akwa United’s best efforts to recover, they were unable to equalise before the final whistle. The result continues Akwa United’s challenging start to the season, as they remain without a win in their first four matches. This defeat places further pressure on the team as they struggle to find form in the early stages of the season.
Enyimba, on the other hand, now sits in third place on the NPFL table, with nine points from four matches. Their solid defence and tactical play have contributed significantly to their successful campaign so far. This victory is a crucial boost in their quest for a top finish this season, with the club looking to build on their performances in upcoming fixtures.
Akwa United, currently placed 16th in the league, will need to regroup and strategise quickly if they are to turn their fortunes around. With two losses and two draws from their opening four matches, the team will have to address their struggles in both defence and attack if they hope to climb the table.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
