Anietie Uko of Dakkada FC, has been introduced because the winner of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) Purpose of the Month award for Could 2025.
The award, sponsored by Prostar and Sports activities Lighthub, recognises the perfect aim scored within the month throughout the NNL. In accordance with an official notification from the league, Uko’s very good strike in opposition to Crown FC of Ogbomoso on matchday 18 earned him the honour.
Uko, fondly often called “Iron” by followers and teammates, scored the aim at Uyo Township Stadium in dramatic trend. With Dakkada behind and the clock ticking, a protracted throw-in from Edoho Mfon was solely partially cleared by Crown’s defence. Uko reacted shortly, assembly the ball with a thunderous volley from outdoors the penalty space. The ball flew via a crowd of gamers and into the underside nook, leaving Crown’s goalkeeper, Sultan Mubarak, fully rooted to the spot.
The aim, which drew loud cheers from the house crowd, introduced Dakkada stage at 1-1. Although the match resulted in a draw, Uko’s strike was broadly praised within the media and soccer circles for its high quality and precision.
This aim is one in every of 5 Uko has netted thus far this season, including to his fame as a dependable and inventive pressure in midfield. The previous Taking pictures Stars and Sunshine Stars participant has continued to impress together with his management and talent within the ongoing 2024/2025 marketing campaign.
Uko will obtain the Purpose of the Month award in a proper ceremony on the Westpoint Lodge in Abuja on 18 June.
