Atshimene scored thrice for the new Nigerian league champions.
Akwa United have emerged as the champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League for the very first time in their history., as they are fondly called, sealed their first league title on Sunday following a comprehensive 5-2 win over MFM in Uyo at the Nest of Champions.
Charles Atshimene, who scored a hat trick, set the tone for what turned to be a goals’ feast when he headed the Promise Keepers in front from close range in the 24th minute. Determined to get the victory needed to confirm them as champions, the hosts doubled their advantage late in the first half when Alimi Adebayo diverted Mfon Udoh’s cross into his own net.The visitors were able to reduce the deficit when they pulled back a goal from the penalty spot in the 68th minute through Michael Mbonu.Akwa United restored their three-goal when they scored their fourth of the game five minutes from time through Atshimene who had been on target earlier.
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