 in the next two matches, Eliakwu was chosen ahead of Momentè as starting striker to partner with Pietro Tripoli and Stefano Del Sante but after the recovery of Osariemen Ebagua and signing of Neto, Eliakwu and Del Sante were dropped from starting line-up.He started in the first leg of 2009–10 Coppa Italia Lega Pro semi-final, partnered with former Inter teammate Momentè in the starting eleven.Varese promoted as the play-offs winner, but Eliakwu was not included in the club's Serie B plan.