Romantic Nigerian Footballer Proposes to Sweetheart Before Kick-Off in Picturesque Style

• Seth Mayi unleashed his romantic creativity by proposing to his girlfriend before Akwa United's away game against Plateau United
• Mayi went on his knees to put a ring on Blessing Karimu's finger at the New Jos Stadium last Sunday
• Despite his lovey-dovey with his sweetheart before the game, the attacker could not help his side as Plateau United crashed Akwa United

Akwa United attacking midfielder Seth Mayi made a stunning romantic gesture prior to his side's matchday 15 clash on Sunday, February 28.

The creative midfielder proposed to his girlfriend, Blessing Karimu at the New Jos Stadium just before kick-off.

His charming gesture prior to kick-off was not enough for the reigning Nigerian champions as they were humbled by Plateau United.

Mayi's Akwa United surrendered to a 3-0 defeat as their title defence continues to head south after dethroning Enyimba FC last season.

The picturesque scene also grabbed the attention of the vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, who took to Twitter to celebrate the midfielder.

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How did Mayi propose to his girlfriend?

The 22-year-old midfielder went down on his knees with full support from his teammates to convince his girlfriend in accepting his proposal.

A shell-shocked Blessing Karimu gleefully allowed Seth to put the ring on her finger much to the cheer of supporters at the match venue.

After saying 'Yes' to the midfielder, the two love birds took a picture together in the company of his teammates.

What were the results between Akwa United vs Plateau United

Despite the atmosphere oozing with love, hosts Plateau United showed no mercy as they hammered Akwa United.

Plateau was quick from the blocks to announce their intentions when they broke the deadlock after just six minutes through Nenrot Silas.

Ibrahim Buhari doubled the lead for the home side before Izuchukwu Chimezie ended the game as a contest by scoring the third goal late in the game.

Akwa United crowned champions of Nigeria

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Akwa United have been crowned champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League for the 2020/21 season after beating visiting MFM FC 5-2 on Sunday evening, August 1, 2021, in Uyo.

Kennedy Boboye and his wards knew before the game that only one point will be enough for them to win the league title for the first time in their history, but they did themselves lots of good by beating the Lagos based team.

MFM on the other travelled to Uyo for this game against Akwa United with their minds at rest having defeated Ifeanyi Ubah and they have escaped the drop zone.