Akwa United’s midfielder, Morice Chukwu is delighted to score his ever senior career goal in the NPFL.

Chukwu was on target for the Akwa United on Sunday in the 3-0 victory over Rivers United in Uyo.

He scored from a free-kick in the 89th minute of the match to seal all three points for Kennedy Boboye’s side.

“Immediately that ball went into the back of the net, it was as if a heavy stone was lifted off my shoulders. I’m happy and relieved that I have scored my first professional goal at this level of football,” He told club’s media.

“Having scored my first top flight career goal, I want to really thank God for the grace to score and I pray for the strength to score more.

“I want to dedicate this goal to our Chairman Elder Paul Bassey who openly challenged me in front of the entire team to make good use of my opportunities from set pieces, and I wish to sincerely thank the chairman for encouraging me.”

The midfielder joined Akwa United from Go-Round FC at the beginning of last season and has been involved in 12 of Akwa United’s 13 games thus far, missing out on his side’s 1-1 draw with Wikki Tourists on Match-day 5 in Uyo.