Akwa United lose 2-0 to Katsina United in rescheduled match

Tosin Abayomi 17:59 - 29 March 2018

Akwa United are second in the NPFL after defeat to Katsina United in a rescheduled game.

The game between Akwa and Katsina had to be postponed because of the Uyo based side's participation in the CAF Confederations Cup.

Katsina United defeated Akwa United through two first half goals, the opener scored by Martins Usule in the eight minute.

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While Destiny Ashadi scored a screamer in the 34th minute, which turned out to be the winner, as Katsina held on.

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The win for Katsina United lifts them to sixth just ahead of Yobe Desert and Niger Tornadoes on goal difference, while Akwa remain second, but with a game less than table topping Lobi Stars.

On Wednesday, March 28 Enyimba International defeated MFM FC 2-0 through goals scored by Nelson Ogbonnaya and Chinonso Okonkwo.

Reigning champions Plateau United also closed the gap at the top of the table as they defeated Yobe Desert Stars 2-1 in a rescheduled fixture.

Goals from Amos Gyang and Emmanuel Odafe cancelled out Philip Asuquo's strike for Yobe.

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