Enyimba defeat Akwa United 3-1 in pre-season friendly

<p>Nigeria Professional League champions, Enyimba defeated Akwa United 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Uyo Township Stadium.</p>, <p>Enyimba took the lead from a direct free kick in the sixth minute through Chijoke Mbaoma.</p>, <p>New signing Joseph Atule doubled the advantage with a good strike from outside the box in the 23rd minute.</p>, <p>The People’s Elephant added the third goal in the 33rd minute through Alalibo Somiari after a mixup in Akwa United’s defence.</p>, <p>Rilwan Sadiq reduced the deficit for Akwa United four minutes after the break.</p>, <p>Both teams used the friendly to test their readiness for the new season.</p>, <p>Enyimba will kick-start the new season with a CAF Champions League preliminary round fixture against Al Ahli Benghazi of Libya.</p>