Godswill Akpabio United FC secured a hardfought 4-3 victory over Palm Syrup FC to ebook a spot within the ultimate of the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup.
The semi-final conflict, performed on the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, lived as much as expectations as each side delivered an thrilling and high-scoring contest.
Palm Syrup FC made a flying begin, taking the lead inside the primary minute by means of Nkebeteno Udosen. They doubled their benefit within the sixteenth minute when Jeremiah Akpan completed properly to place his aspect firmly in management.
Godswill Akpabio United FC responded shortly. Emmanuel Joseph pulled one again within the nineteenth minute with a effective left-footed strike. Nevertheless, Palm Syrup held on to their 2-1 lead going into the break.
After the restart, Godswill Akpabio United confirmed nice dedication and expertise to show the sport round. Utipime Sunday levelled the rating within the 52nd minute after racing by means of to beat the goalkeeper.
The comeback continued as former Palm Syrup participant Solomon Akpan put Godswill Akpabio United forward for the primary time within the match. His objective sparked a response from Palm Syrup, who received a penalty within the 73rd minute. Nsisong Ekpo calmly transformed to make it 3-3.
With the sport heading in direction of a tense end, Solomon Akpan struck once more within the eightieth minute. His looping effort beat the onrushing goalkeeper to seal a dramatic 4-3 win for Godswill Akpabio United FC.
The victory sends Godswill Akpabio United FC into the ultimate of the competitors for the primary time of their historical past. They’ve additionally secured one of many two tickets to symbolize Akwa Ibom State on the nationwide finals.
Godswill Akpabio United FC will now face the winner of the second semi-final between Akwa United FC and Heaven’s Race Academy.
The ultimate of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup is scheduled to happen on April 25, 2026.
