The 2020–21 season was Akwa United's 25th season in the Nigerian football league system and their 12th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of Nigerian football.
During the season, Akwa United participated in the Nigeria Professional Football League for the ninth consecutive season and the Nigeria FA Cup.
They began their Nigeria Professional Football League campaign with a home tie against city rivals Dakkada, which ended goalless. On 1 August 2021, they beat MFM 5-2 at Godswill Akpabio Stadium to seal the league title. It was their first-ever top-flight triumph. They suffered an early exit from the Aiteo Cup, losing 1-0 to Gateway United in the First Round.
Kit and sponsorship Supplier: Owu Sportswear
Competitions
Overview
Nigeria Professional Football League
League table
Results summary
Matches On 9 November 2020, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.
Nigeria FA Cup
Akwa United were Akwa Ibom State's sole representative in the Aiteo Cup. The Uyo club suffered an early exit from the competition, as they lost to Gateway United 1-0 at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch. Ilechukwu Julius scored the only goal of the game.
Transfers
In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee 1 July 2020 CB Charles Okafor Ifeanyi Ubah Undisclosed 1 July 2020 RW Samuel Amadi Warri Wolves Undisclosed 1 July 2020 RW / LW Sadick Abass Enugu Rangers Undisclosed 1 January 2021 CF Charles Atshimene Warri Wolves Undisclosed 24 April 2021 RW Eko Barine Malkiya Club Undisclosed Total spending:
Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee 7 April 2021 CM Morice Chukwu Rivers United Undisclosed 1 May 2021 RW Ifeanyi Eze Kano Pillars Undisclosed 7 May 2021 CF Ndifreke Effiong Al-Ahly Benghazi Undisclosed 26 August 2021 CB Olisa Ndah Orlando Pirates Undisclosed Total incoming:
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