Akwa United players to share N100,000 cash gift after defeating Kanu Nwankwo's Enyimba

Akwa United players to share N100,000 cash gift after defeating Kanu Nwankwo's Enyimba

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:39 - 11.02.2025

Akwa Ibom State FA has rewarded Akwa United with N100,000 for Enyimba win.

The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has rewarded Akwa United with a cash prize of N100,000 for their 2-1 victory over Enyimba on Sunday.

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The win over Enyimba was Akwa United's first victory in four league matches and their first in 2025.

What Akwa United FA said

According to the state FA Chairman, Mr. Samuel Umoh, the gesture is a token of appreciation and motivation for the team to record more victories in the remaining matches of the season.

Akwa United pulled off a shock win in Jos for their first away win of the season.

"We in the Football Association are proud of your victory in today's game, and it's a thing of joy and happiness for us and all those fans who came out to watch the match," Umoh said.

Umoh added that the association is committed to providing an enabling environment for the team to succeed.

"We are solidly behind this team and will continue to support you to succeed this season and beyond," he assured.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the team, captain Jean Efala expressed gratitude to the Football Association for their support.

"We promise that the team will not disappoint the football-loving people of the state and all its fans around the world, but we will play to bring more laurels to the state," Efala vowed.

The Orange boys will travel to Ikenne on Saturday for a clash with the table toppers, Remo Stars.

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