Akwa United

Akwa United

19th in Nigerian Professional League
Shooting Stars, Heartland dumped out of Aiteo Cup Shooting Stars, Heartland dumped out of Aiteo Cup

KwesèESPN rounds up the 64 matches of the 2018 Aiteo Cup played across various centres on Sunday.

Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless

Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.

NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged NPFL wrap: Top four remain unchanged

The title-favourites in the Nigeria Professional Football League failed to show the stuff of champions on match-day 14.

Nigerian clubs progress in CAF competitions Nigerian clubs progress in CAF competitions

Plateau United, MFM FC and Akwa United all secured wins in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup on Wednesday.

Top three on fire in NPFL Top three on fire in NPFL

Title favourites Akwa United, Plateau United and Kano Pillars maintained their early season lead by scoring a combined 11 goals in a frantic match-day

NPFL clubs and consequences of transfer madness NPFL clubs and consequences of transfer madness

KweséESPN takes a look at the transfer shenanigans in the Nigeria domestic league, with Plateau United registering 50 players for the coming season.

KweséESPN's complete NPFL Season Preview KweséESPN's complete NPFL Season Preview

Ahead of the 2017-18 Nigeria Professional Football League kickoff on Sunday January 14, KweséESPN profiles the league's contenders and new boys.

CHAN Super Eagles held by NPFL champions Plateau United in Super Six CHAN Super Eagles held by NPFL champions Plateau United in Super Six

Nigeria's CHAN team were held by NPFL champions Plateau United in the second day of Super Six action, with Kano Pillars and Akwa United also drew 0-0.

NPFL Invitational represents opportunity for indifferent Enyimba, Plateau United NPFL Invitational represents opportunity for indifferent Enyimba, Plateau United

The upcoming NFPL Invitational provides an opportunity for Enyimba and Plateau United to improve on their underwhelming preseason form.

Nigerian Pro League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Remo Stars 12 +7 23
2 Rivers United FC 12 +6 22
3 El Kanemi Warrior.. 13 +2 22
4 Enyimba 12 +5 20
5 Enugu Rangers 13 +3 20
6 Kano Pillars 13 +1 19
7 Ikorodu City 13 +2 18
8 Niger Tornadoes 13 +1 18
9 Kwara United 13 +2 17
10 Heartland 13 0 17
11 Sunshine Stars 12 -4 16
12 Shooting Stars SC 12 -1 15
13 Abia Warriors 12 -4 15
14 Bayelsa United 12 -5 14
15 Katsina United 12 -2 13
16 Lobi Stars 13 -5 13
17 Plateau United 12 0 12
18 Bendel Insurance .. 13 -1 12
19 Akwa United 13 -3 12
20 Nasarawa United 12 -4 12
Full Standings

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