Akwa United star Naibe Akpesiri played a vital role in their Sunday’s victory over Plateau United in Uyo.
The Uyo outfit were the better team in the second half, and they got a deserved win to end Plateau United title hopes.
Akwa United had the major chances throughout the game, but they did needed a late strike from Leo Ezekiel in the second half to give them a 2-1 home win.
The tie in general was finely balanced, and Akwa United will be hoping that Naibe Akpesiri can put in another match winning display to help them finish the season on a high note in their three remaining fixtures.
It was Naibe’s assist that led to Ezekiel’s goal in this game.