NPFL: Akwa United extend unbeaten spell, Enyimba - Insurance match end goalless

From Left: Gombe United FC Emblem and Akwa United FC Emblem

Akwa United extended their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Professional Football League to six games after they were held to a 2-2 draw by their hosts Gombe United in a rescheduled fixture at the Pantami Stadium on Sunday.


Musa Usman gave the home team the lead from a long range effort four minutes before the half hour mark.

Substitute Emmanuel Charles restored parity for the visitors 12 minutes later when he nodded the ball home from a tight angle.

Akwa United took the lead for the first time in the game when Mfon Udoh headed the ball home six minutes from time.

Gombe United however rallied back to earn a share of the spoils with Usman Musa converting from the spot two minutes from time.

Bendel Insurance and former champions Enyimba battled to a 0-0 draw at the University of Benin Sports Complex, Benin.
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