Akwa United new signings stole the show for the League Champions at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday in a match day 22 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football league.
The Promise Keepers defeated Shootings Stars of Ibadan, 2-1, thanks to a goal from either half of the game; from the host, before a consolation from the visitors in the second half.
Mid-season recruit, Bello Babatunde, got the fans off their feet when he unleashed a 25-yards strike to beat goalkeeper Ogundare Detan, putting Akwa United in front and recording his first goal for the club.
He had earlier taken a dreadful long drive in the 5th minute of the game but the goalkeeper, who almost fumbled due to the wave of the ball, took time to bring it down before recollecting it.
Another new face at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium also recorded his first goal but many applause were directed to the provider, Seth Mayi, who squared a wonderful ball down the right channel to meet Naibe Akpeseri, who was free at the far side to tap in his first for the club in his first start.
Shooting Stars also had a say in the game in the 80th minute when Chidera Eze pulled one back to make the final moments a nerve one for the host.
The away side had two Akwa Ibom boys featuring against their home town club.
Former Akwa United forward Utibe Archibong started for Shooting Stars as well as Anietie Uko who played his first league game in Uyo against Akwa United in his debut season as an NPFL player.
The win takes Akwa United to 8th on the log, sale points (32) with Enyimba Football Club who are 7th only by a superior goal difference.
