Akwa United ended their bad patch in the Nigeria Professional Football League by overcoming Enugu Rangers 2-0 in a week 16 match on Sunday in Uyo. <br /><br />Nnamso Edo and Kingsley Nathaniel were the heroes the Promise Keepers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.<br /><br />After overcoming a first half of numerous misses, Edo scored the first goal for Akwa United from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute.<br /><br />And Nathaniel netted in the 79th minute as Akwa United claimed victory at home.<br /><br />Chances kept coming in the first half, with both teams failing to convert anything clear-cut opportunities during the opening 45 minutes as the half ended all-square.<br /><br />The match came to life when Okey Odita brought down Aniekpeno Udoh in the box and Edo sent goalkeeper Itodo Akor the wrong way from the spot.<br /><br />Akwa United had goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode to thank after the hour-mark, with his reflex save denying Godwin Aguda and Rangers an equaliser.<br /><br />Victory was sealed for Akwa United in the 79th minute as Nathaniel scored.