Akwa United knocks Heartland 3-1

Akwa United defeated Heartland 3-1 on Wednesday in a Nigerian league game at ‘The Nest of Champions’ in Uyo.
Akwa now have four points from two games, while Heartland have two points from four games.
Aniekan Ekpe opened the scoring for Akwa when his long range effort was deflected into the net in the 58th minute.
Two minutes later, Onyebuchi Ajunwa equalised with a long-range shot.
Ten minutes to the end of the game, Kufre Ebong headed in Yusuf Adio’s cross to restore Akwa lead 2-1.
Michael Ibeh Okora took the game beyond the reach of Heartland when he headed in Nnamso Edo’s free kick in the 90th minute.