Akwa United are one point away from lifting the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time ever. They currently lead the league table with 68 points, six points above their closest rivals, Nasarawa United.
The Uyo outfit needs just a draw to be confirmed as the winners of the 2020/21 league season. The Promise Keepers forced relegation bound FC Ifeanyi Ubah to a one-all draw in Nnewi.
Rivals, Nasarawa United also forced Dakkada to a goalless draw in Uyo, while Kano Pillars lost out of the title shot after losing away to Kwara United in Ilorin.
Meanwhile, there was a total of 31 goals scored across ten venues on Match Day 36, with six goals thriller recorded in Abia Warriors five one thrashing of relegated Adamawa United, while Wikki Tourists defeated Heartland of Owerri four two.
Sunshine Stars strengthened their push for survival from relegation with a three-two victory over Plateau United, as MFM ended the NPFL title dreams of Rivers United in a two-all draw at the Soccer Temple, Agege Lagos.