Super 4: Abdulaziz Awakan Scores Late Goal To Defeat Nasarawa

Super substitute Abdulaziz Awakan was the stoppage time match winner for Akwa United as they stopped Nasarawa United in the opening game of the Uyo leg of the pre-season Super 4.

Akwa United moved to the top of the standings with seven points from four matches, while Nasarawa remain on five points.

Three minutes into stoppage time, Kufre Ebong drove through the Nasarawa defence, before he picked out Awaken inside the box to stab home for the only goal of the game.


The tournament is to prepare Nigeria’s four clubs in this year’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.

Champions Enyimba and Warri Wolves will feature in the Champions League, while cup winners Akwa United and Nasarawa, who finished in the league,will play in the Confederation Cup.