2020–21 Akwa United F.C. season
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.
| 2020–21 season | |||
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Akwa United lifting the Nigeria Professional Football League trophy | |||
| Chairman | Paul Bassey | ||
| Manager | Kennedy Boboye | ||
| Nigeria Professional Football League | 1st | ||
| Nigeria FA Cup | First round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Charles Atshimene (19) All: Charles Atshimene (19) | ||
| Biggest win | 5-2 v MFM 1 August 2021 | ||
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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.
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