Akwa United FC boosted their chances of avoiding relegation with a vital 2-0 win over Shooting Stars of Ibadan in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 29 fixture yesterday, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

The Promise Keepers began the day in 19th place on the NPFL table and were desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone. Shooting Stars, on the other hand, came into the game aiming for a continental spot but were winless in six matches, having lost three and drawn three.

Akwa United continued their pressure after the break and were finally rewarded when defender ENDURANCE EBEDEBIRI scored from close range. A poor clearance from the visitors fell kindly to Ebedebiri inside the six-yard box, and he made no mistake in slotting home the opener.

The victory takes Akwa United’s points tally to 31 from 29 matches, giving them hope of surviving relegation with nine games remaining this season.