An 84th minute strike from Newman Musa ensured Akwa United Football Club their first win of the season against Remo Stars Football Club in the week 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Both sides started brightly in the early minutes of the game before Christian Pyagbara got the chance to put the host ahead in the fifth minute but his header hits the side netting.
Oche Salefu brought his best to play in the seventh minute after getting a good pass from Saheed Lasisi but Otobong Effiong stopped him from getting an equaliser for the Sky Blue Stars.
Some minutes later, Oche Salefu picked up the ball from Akwa United's Ariwachukwu Emmanuel and tries to set up Victor Mbaoma as Akwa goalie Femi Kayode responded quickly to cut the pass at the edge of the box.
Akwa United got another chance in the closing minutes of the first half through Christian Pyagbara but Ohuoha Chukwujekwu and Osas Oknuoghae combined well to deny him from getting his effort on target
Remo Stars started the second half brilliantly as Paul Isaac . fouled at the edge of the box and center referee waved away the appeals on different occasions.
Moses Ebiye was introduced into the for Akwa United and was presented with a clear chance to give the promise keepers the lead but he played straight into the hands of Chizoba Ndukwe.
The promise keepers continued to press forward and were rewarded in the 84th minute as Ifeanyi Ifeanyi found Otobong who cross was scrabbling before Newman Musa slots in for home side.
Oche Salefu, Victor Mbaoma and Ekene Awazie tried to get a point for the Sky Blue Stars towards the end but Akwa United defence stood strong to ensure they secured maximum points.
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