NPFL: Akwa United beat Heartland by lone goal, extend unbeaten run to eight games

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Akwa United moved to top position in Group B of the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-0 home win against Heartland at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.


Cyril Olisema scored the winning goal from the spot four minutes after the hour mark.

Akwa United who are now unbeaten in their last eight league games occupy top spot with 22 points from 12 games.

In Aba, Enyimba moved within three points of leaders MFM after edging out hard fighting Sunshine Stars 2-1.

Dare Olatunji put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute, while Ifeanyi Anaemena doubled their lead in the 70th minute.

Isreal Abia pulled a goal back for Sunshine Stars five minutes later but the Owena Waves were unable to find the equaliser.
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