Former Rivers United star Endurance Ebedebiri carved his name into Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) history on Sunday after scoring the league’s 100th goal of the 2024/25 season.
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His decisive strike came in Akwa United’s thrilling encounter against Kano Pillars, sealing a vital victory for the home side, Footballrover reports.
The Promise Keepers handed the visiting Sai Masu Gida side their third defeat of the season at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
The 21-year-old centre-back scored the opening goal, providing Akwa United with their first victory of the season after enduring six previous matches without a win.
Ebedebiri’s first-half goal, coupled with a second-half strike from Friday Apollos, ensured a solid 2-0 win for Akwa United, breaking a three-match consecutive defeat in the NPFL.
NPFL 2024/25 season sees historic milestone with Ebedebiri’s goal
Following a tense exchange between both sides, Ebedebiri directed a brilliant header into the net, courtesy of a well-placed cross from the left flank, handing the hosts a lead heading into halftime.
Barely a minute after Apollos was brought in to replace Samuel Mathew, he delivered the decisive blow in the 83rd minute, sealing the three points.
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It's a victorious outing our first win of the season
Akwa United 2-0 Kano Pillars#AKWKAN#NPFL25
— Akwa United FC (@AkwaUnited_fc) October 13, 2024
With his first touch, he capitalised on a corner kick from Mubarak Said, marking his second goal in consecutive games.
With this victory, Ebedebiri and his teammates climbed to 16th place in the league standings, now boasting five points as they prepare for their next fixture, an away clash with Katsina United.
Recall that Ebedebiri previously played for Rivers United, having signed a two-year contract before switching to Akwa during the summer window, leaving one year remaining on his previous deal.
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