Akwa United Claim Bragging Rights Over Dakkada FC in Action-Packed Ibom Derby

Akwa United Claim Bragging Rights Over Dakkada FC in Action-Packed Ibom Derby

Akila Matawal

The highly anticipated clash between local rivals Dakkada FC and Akwa United took centre stage on Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo with Akwa United grabbing a slim 1-0 victory.

Akarandut Orok brought his experience to bare in the 17th minute when he finished off Etboy Akpan's gorgeous cross for his second goal of the season from two starts.

No further advances could produce a goal from either side with Isaac George,Femi Ajayi, Aniekan Ekpe and Moses Effiong all having attempts in the game for Dakkada FC while Ndifreke Effiong and Ubong Friday all came close to adding to the tally for the Promise Keepers.

Reacting after the game, assistant coach of Akwa United,Windy Akpan describes the victory as a consolidation.

The turnaround started in the game against Rivers…We just needed to consolidate on that

Windy also added that the team is determined to improve results.

We have mapped out our programs. We will take one game at a time… We can't afford to lose points again at home

Meanwhile head coach of Dakkada FC Caleb Esu feels it was a bad day for his side.

We had a bad day and we are praying that it should not continue…In football one thing you need to understand is that you win some and you lose some…Losing two games at home shows that I have a lot of work to do and I am going to do my very best to ensure that we do not disappoint our fans.

The win lifted Akwa United to 12th on the NPFL log with 13 points while Dakkada FC dropped one spot to third on the log,two points behind second-placed Lobi Stars and five points behind league leaders Plateau United.

Up next for Dakkada FC is a date with Sunshine Stars in Akure while Akwa United will have no travel issues as they host Lobi Stars next Sunday at the Nest of Champions.