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NPFL: Katsina United end Akwa United's 18-game unbeaten run as Ebuka fires Kano Pillars to third

A first-half strike at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium condemned the Promise Keepers to their first league defeat since February 14

Katsina United defeated Akwa United 1-0 to end their 18-game unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday.

Samuel Kalu’s 15th-minute goal from the penalty spot separated the teams in Katsina as Kennedy Boboye’s men suffered their fourth league loss of the season.

Prior to the trip to the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Akwa United defeated bottom-placed Adamawa United 2-0 and they are still sat at the top of the league table despite Sunday's setback.