Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Akuneto leads race for Eunisell Boot

Rivers United forward, Chijoke Akuneto has pulled away in the race for the Eunisell Boot for the NPFL Goal King after he hit a brace to take his tally for the season to 18 goals.

Akuneto was twice on target for champions-elect Rivers United in a 3-2 loss at Shooting Stars at the weekend.

He scored in the 27th minute, before he completed his brace with a 47th minute penalty.

The 24-year-old winger has now moved two goals beyond main rivals Azeez Yusuf of Gombe United and Victor Mbaoma from Enyimba.

The Eunisell Boot offers the NPFL Goal King N200, 000 a goal and so as it stands the former MFM FC star has now pocketed N3.6 million.