Akwa United have secured a semi-final berth at the Ibom Pre-season Tournament, leaving five teams to battle for the remaining three places as the first round concludes at the Uyo Township Stadium.
The Promise Keepers booked their place after winning their opening two matches to amass six points, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the competition.
Akwa United opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rovers FC on Monday, October 12, before edging KMK Academy 1-0 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record.
With four teams progressing to the semi-finals, Wednesday’s fixtures will determine which three sides join Akwa United in the last four.
Rovers FC revived their qualification hopes with a 3-1 win over Abia Comets, while Godswill Akpabio United FC kept themselves in contention with a 2-1 victory against Maverick City.
Earlier results saw KMK Academy and Maverick City share a 2-2 draw, while Abia Comets secured a 1-0 victory over Godswill Akpabio United FC on the opening matchday.
The decisive fixtures will begin at 8 a.m. when Maverick City face Rovers FC in a crucial encounter, with both sides seeking a result that could strengthen their chances of advancing.
Abia Comets will meet KMK Academy at 10 a.m. in another potentially decisive clash, before Akwa United round off the first round against Godswill Akpabio United FC at 4 p.m.
All three matches are scheduled for the Uyo Township Stadium.
With Akwa United already through, the spotlight will be on the remaining contenders as they seek to secure their places in the semi-finals on the tournament’s decisive day.
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