Akwa United's trio of Coach Paul Offor, Daniel Gothom, and goalkeeper Aloysius Thankgod were celebrated for their outstanding performances in the Nigeria National League. The awards ceremony, held at West Point Hotel in Abuja, recognised the team's achievements under Coach Offor's leadership.
Coach Offor was awarded the NNL Best Coach for three consecutive months, December 2025, January 2026, and February 2026. This accolade comes as Akwa United sits atop Conference B with 32 points from 16 matches. Daniel Gothom won the Goal of the Month award for December 2025, while Aloysius Thankgod was named Goalkeeper of the Month for January 2026.
The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaching crew, and backroom staff. Coach Offor expressed his gratitude to everyone involved, thanking God for the team's blessings and the Akwa United management for their support.
Akwa United will now focus on securing promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League by winning their remaining two matches of the season. Coach Offor's motivation to work harder is evident, driven by the team's current success and the prospect of promotion.
Coach Paul Offor's consecutive months of excellence as NNL Best Coach is a clear indication of his exceptional leadership. The fact that Akwa United sits atop Conference B with 32 points from 16 matches underscores the team's strong performance under Offor's guidance. This achievement holds significant implications for the team's chances of securing promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League, and it will be interesting to see if they can maintain their momentum to achieve this goal.
