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Akwa United
2022–23 season
ChairmanPaul Bassey
ManagerAyodeji Ayeni[1]
Nigeria Professional Football League4th
(in Group A)
Nigeria FA CupRound of 32
Top goalscorerLeague: Cyril Olisema (6)[2]
All: Cyril Olisema (6)
Biggest win3–0
(vs. Nasarawa United (A), 22 January 2023, NPFL)[3]

The 2022–23 season was Akwa United's 27th season in the Nigerian football league system and their 14th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of Nigerian football.


During the season, Akwa United participated in the Nigeria Professional Football League and the Nigeria Federation Cup.

They began their Nigeria Professional Football League campaign with a shock home loss against Bendel Insurance.[4] The Uyo club finished the season with a 1-0 win at Gombe United, but missed out on Championship Play-off qualification.[5]

They entered the Nigeria Federation Cup in the Round of 62, where they defeated Wikki Tourists through a goal from Liman Ahmadu.[6] Their hopes of winning the Cup ended after they lost to Nigeria National League side EFCC in the Round of 32.[7]


First-team squad

As of 21 May 2023[8]
No. Name Position Nationality Date of birth (Age) Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Godgift Elkanah GK Nigeria (2000-11-15) 15 November 2000 (age 23) 1 0
18 Jean Efala GK Cameroon (1992-08-11) 11 August 1992 (age 32) 17 0
33 Uche Okafor GK Nigeria (1991-02-10) 10 February 1991 (age 33) 0 0
Defenders
2 James Ajako LB Nigeria (2003-03-09) 9 March 2003 (age 21) 18 3
3 Wisdom Ndon CB Nigeria (2005-11-06) 6 November 2005 (age 18) 11 0
5 Anthony Anioke CB Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 8 0
6 Abbey Benson CB Nigeria (1998-06-12) 12 June 1998 (age 26) 11 0
20 Matthew Etim RB Nigeria (1989-09-02) 2 September 1989 (age 34) 4 0
21 David Philip LB Nigeria (1994-08-08) 8 August 1994 (age 30) 1 0
23 Boluwaji Sholumade CB Nigeria (2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 21) 8 0
25 Taiye Muritala RB Nigeria (2001-06-03) 3 June 2001 (age 23) 13 2
29 Abdulasam Saeed CB Nigeria (2003-12-23) 23 December 2003 (age 20) 2 0
31 Pascal Onunze CB Nigeria (2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 21) 2 0
Midfielders
4 Osimaga Duke DM Nigeria (2000-07-30) 30 July 2000 (age 24) 2 0
11 Azeez Olamilekan AM Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 6 0
14 Cyril Olisema AM Nigeria (1995-03-04) 4 March 1995 (age 29) 13 6
15 Salomon Chigoziem CM Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 14 0
27 Ubong Essien DM Nigeria (2001-12-17) 17 December 2001 (age 22) 15 0
30 Ebetomame Oghenetega AM Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 4 0
36 Onyekachi Nwaiwu CM Nigeria (2000-11-12) 12 November 2000 (age 23) 4 0
Forwards
7 Ubong Friday LW Nigeria (1998-03-03) 3 March 1998 (age 26) 16 4
8 Moses Effiong LW Nigeria (2001-02-01) 1 February 2001 (age 23) 7 0
9 Valentine Obilor ST Nigeria (2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 (age 23) 4 0
10 Wisdom Fernando LW Nigeria (2002-02-28) 28 February 2002 (age 22) 7 0
12 Ndifreke Effiong ST Nigeria (1998-08-15) 15 August 1998 (age 25) 2 0
17 Ifeanyi Ogba ST Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 8 0
19 Uche Collins ST Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 17 4
22 Kehinde Olajuyin ST Nigeria (1995-12-04) 4 December 1995 (age 28) 2 0
22 Emmanuel Ugwuka ST Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 2 0
26 Ikechukwu Nwani RW Nigeria (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998 (age 25) 2 0
32 Liman Ahmadu RW Nigeria Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day 9 1


References

  1. ^ "Akwa can't afford to drop points – Ayeni". The Cable. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Table of top scorers NPFL 2023 - Besoccer". Besoccer. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Akwa United Thrash Nasarawa United 3-0 In Jos". Daily Trust. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Insurance Shock Akwa United 2-0 In 2023 NPFL Opener". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Ayeni sad with Akwa United's failure to qualify for NPFL Super Six playoff". Daily Post. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Federation Cup: Akwa United pip Wikki Tourists". Gazettengr. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Fed Cup: Enyimba, Akwa United, Kano Pillars eliminated". aclsports. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Squad of Akwa United". Besoccer. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
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