Federation Cup: Akwa United Wins First Nigerian Trophy

Akwa United refused to disappoint their fans and Governor who recently poured millions of naira on the team in a bid to win the federation cup. Akwa defeated Lobi stars 2-1 to win their first ever Nigerian domestic trophy at the Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos... Congrats..

Akwa United claimed their first-ever domestic title in Nigeria following their 2-1 win over Lobi Stars in the Federation Cup final on Sunday.

Nnamso Edo and Abdulafeez Awakan put the Promise Keepers two goals ahead before substitute Nanen Barnabas Imenger scored a late goal for Lobi.


Lobi head coach, Justin Tenger, had to name a defensive starting line-up that included Iorliam Gwaza, Felix Osia, Terna Ikpeen, Anthony Agbaji and Samson Gbadebo.