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Akwa United back in FA Cup after winning protest against giant-killers Algon Boys

Akwa United are back in contention in the Akwa Ibom State Football Association Cup after they won their protest against debutants Algon Boys.

Algon Boys defeated Akwa United 3-1 in the quarter-final match on Friday, but the non-league side have, however, been kicked out of the competition following a protest filed by the Promise Keepers on the eligibility of goalkeeper Imo Emmanuel.

Imo is said to be a bonafide player of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, and has been training with the club since October 2018 though he has not played any official game for them.