Akwa United have rewarded their loyal supporters following their essential win over Sporting Lagos within the Nigeria Nationwide League.
The 2021 Nigerian champions introduced the winners of their “Predict and Win” promo after their Matchday 14 conflict, the place followers appropriately predicted the workforce’s 1-0 victory.
In a message shared on social media on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the membership confirmed that 20 followers who acquired the right scoreline and adopted all participation guidelines, together with utilizing the hashtag #WeRiseTogether, have emerged as winners.
The membership invited all winners to a brief presentation ceremony scheduled to happen on the Uyo Township Stadium by 10am on Saturday, March 21, the place every individual will obtain a model new Akwa United jersey.
Akwa United additionally thanked all supporters who took half within the competitors, praising their continued backing of the workforce.
The reward comes after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sporting Lagos on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The match was an important one, as each groups had been shut on the desk and preventing for promotion.
Earlier than the sport, Akwa United had been prime of NNL Convention B with 25 factors, only one level forward of Sporting Lagos. The victory has now prolonged their result in 4 factors, giving them a stronger place within the race for promotion.
The one purpose of the match got here from defender Charles Etim, who scored from the penalty spot. He additionally delivered a stable efficiency in defence and assault, incomes the Man of the Match award.
With solely 4 matches left within the season, the Promise Keepers have boosted their probabilities of securing promotion because the marketing campaign enters a decisive stage.
