NNL: Akwa United proud despite NPFL promotion miss

Sport NNL: Akwa United proud despite NPFL promotion miss Published on April 20, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Akwa United have expressed disappointment with their failure to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Promise Keepers finished as runners-up up in the Nigeria National League, Conference A. Sporting Lagos secured promotion to the NNL from the group. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Akwa United admitted that they are proud with the team’s push despite missing out on their target. “As a club, we are disappointed but proud of the effort put into this promotion race,” Akwa United’s Chairman Joseph Eno wrote in a statement. “We fought until the final whistle of the league season.” Don't Miss EPL: Two Man City players’ departure confirmed You may like NPFL: Alakija credits hard work for Nasarawa United’s win over Warri Wolves NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC won’t give up on survival battle – Uzoho NPFL: Amapakabo elated with Abia Warriors’ win over Ikorodu City NPFL: Mangut relieved as Nasarawa United halt winless streak NPFL: Deutsch satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Rangers NNL Super 4 draw to hold in Lagos April 24

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