Akwa United were handed a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of newcomer Bendel Insurance.
Kogi United on Sunday defeated a Nigeria Profesional Premier League side, Akwa United, 2-1, to reach the quarterfinals.
Nasarawa United secured a rare away win against MFM FC, piping the Olukoya Boys by a lone goal.
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi on Sunday beat visiting Akwa United FC of Uyo 2-0 in a 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture.
Gombe United now has 32 points and sit in the eighth position, while Akwa United with 33 points occupy the seventh position.
Football Manager’s database from 2022 shows Nwankwo’s date of birth as December 12, 2003, while another information says it’s September 9, 1996.
Notably, former continental champions Enyimba of Aba security an uncommon away win in an oriental derby at Enugu Rangers.
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants Kano Pillars emerged champions of the maiden Presidential Pre-season Cup in Abuja.
The newly rehabilitated pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, is set to host a pre-season tournament tagged Presidential Cup.
Akwa United failed to build on their preliminary round first-leg advantage as they conceded two late goals in Algeria late on Sunday.
