Akwa United defeated Rivers United 1-0 in Group B of the maiden Naija Super 8 game on Tuesday.
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The win means Akwa United have qualified for the semi-finals with one game left in the group stage.
Also, it is now back-to- back wins for the Uyo-based team who beat Yobe Stars in their opener.
Uche Collins was the hero for Akwa United as his 57th minute strike sealed the win.
Collins followed up a long pass and slotted it home through the legs of Abiodun Akande in goal for Rivers United.
Akwa’s next game is against Lobi on Wednesday, July 12.
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