Akwa United unite to win AITEO Cup

Akwa United FC of Uyo on Sunday reclaimed the title after defeating Niger Tornadoes , now named AITEO Cup, on a brilliant and exciting evening at the Agege Stadium, Lagos,

The Scoreline at the final whistle was 0-0, Akwa United prevailed 3-2 after penalty shoot –
Becoming  the first winners of the captivating AITEO trophy.

The entertaining final was watched by a glittering array of eminent personalities, including Governors Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos), Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) and Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger State), CAF President Ahmad, CAF Vice Presidents Kwesi Nyantakyi and Omari Selemani, CAF Emergency Committee members Souleman Waberi and Amaju Pinnick, Executive Committee members of NFF, chieftains of sponsors AITEO, NFF Management, Members of the Lagos State Executive Council and members of the diplomatic community.

Victory handed Akwa United, whose goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo won both the Best Goalkeeper and Most Valuable Player awards and whose Coach, Abdu Maikaba was adjudged the Best Coach, a ticket to represent Nigeria alongside Enyimba in the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup competition.

Akwa United forward Christian Pyagbara also claimed the Top Scorer’s award with his seven goals in this year’s competition.