Akwa United missed the chance to go just two points off leaders Plateau United following the Uyo club’s 1-1 away draw against Rivers United in a rescheduled matchday 22 Nigeria Professional Football League tie on Wednesday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
Musa Newman gave Akwa United a surprise lead early in the first half before Emeka Ogbugh restored parity for Rivers United few minutes later.
The draw means Akwa United remain third on 51 points in the league table, four points adrift of Plateau United, while Rivers United moved up from the 14th position to 12th on 41 points and with a game in hand.
Akwa United took a shock lead in the 11th minute through Newman who tapped in a poor clearance from the Rivers United defence.
In the 14th minute, Rivers United were back on level terms thanks to Ogbugh who headed in Ali Chiwendu’s free-kick.
Ibrahim Alhassan had the chance to put Akwa United ahead again in the 23rd minute but his penalty was saved…
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