Akwa United FC defeated Heartland FC 2-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo to climb out of the Nigeria Premier Football League danger zone.
The game, a 2024/2025 NPFL matchday 18 clash took place on Monday, December 23, and saw Akwa United desperately seeking victory to end the first stanza of the season outside the relegation zone.
Goals from defender Endurance Ebedibiri and striker Chijioke Alaekwe handed the Promise Keepers a smooth sail i front of their fans and victory against fellow strugglers, Heartland FC.
With the maximum points, Akwa United have moved from 20th place on the standings to 17th place with nineteen points from eighteen matches.
Meanwhile, there is news concerning the clubs search for a new head coach with SportsRation exclusively gathering Akwa United FC are eyeing the services of one of the former managers.