NPFL: Akwa United Edges Closer To Their Maiden NPFL Title

NPFL: Akwa United Edges Closer To Their Maiden NPFL Title By Omolagba Oluwayemi Consistency and determination is what we've seen with Akwa United especially towards the end of the first stanza and that seems to be paying off as they're few wins away from their first ever league triumph, BSNSports.com.ng can report. In the match day 34 of the 2020/21 NPFL season, the Promise Keepers recorded a 3-0 win against Warri Wolves as fellow major contenders, Nasarawa United and Kano Pillars fell to their respective opponents. The results meant Akwa are six points clear off their closest rivals (Nasarawa United and Kano Pillars) while Enyimba presently placed fourth on the log could reduce the point difference to four should they win their outstanding game against Kwara United. Nasarawa United put in a decent performance against Lobi Stars on Wednesday in the North Central derby and their efforts yielded two goals but the defence failed them, letting in three goals. Kano Pillars away inconsistency has continued as they lost by 2 goals to nil at the Cathedral to Rangers Int'l. Say the middle of the log, MFM FC moved level on points Plateau United whom they beat 3-1 at the Soccer Temple Agege Lagos. The Olukoya Boys in their quest to avoid a nervy end to the season left no room for complacency as they completely outplayed their opponent. At the bottom of the log, Sunshine Stars and Warri Wolves dropped points in their game The match day,34 continues on Thursday with FC Ifeanyi Ubah hosting Enyimba in the oriental derby and Dakkada FC hosting Adamawa United. Wednesday MD 34 Results Abia Warriors 2-1 Heartland Akwa United 3-0 Warri Wolves Ranger 2-0 Kano Pillars Jigawa Golden 2-1 River united Lobi 3-2 Nasarawa United MFM Fc 3-1 Plateau United Sunshine 0-0 Katsina United