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Disembarking at the Uyo airport

Akwa Ibom rolls out carpet for 2015 Federation Cup champions

Lifting the trophy at the Teslim Balogun Staduim, Lagos, last Sunday
Lifting the trophy at the Teslim Balogun Staduim, Lagos, last Sunday

The people and government of Akwa Ibom State, recently trooped out en masse to the Uyo International Airport, Uyo, the state capital, to accord a rousing reception to the triumphant Akwa United Football Club of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), who last Sunday defeated Lobi Stars of Makurdi at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos to win the 2015 Federation Cup (formerly Challenge Cup).

Disembarking at the Uyo airport
Disembarking at the Uyo airport

The red carpet reception also witnessed plenty of side attractions in honour of the winning Akwa Ibom people’s team.

The following are highlights in photos.

The red carpet reception
The red carpet reception
Official welcome
The official welcome

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