Captain Oto-obong Effiong, Emmanuel Ariwachukwu and Musa Newman, Ajibola Otegbeye returns to training, but to receive medical clearance in two weeks
NPFL match day 5.
AKWA UNITED VS KWARA UNITED
28/01/2018 4PM
AKWA UNITED VS KWARA UNITED
28/01/2018 4PM
By Nsisong Emmanuel
Akwa United are joint top of the league with 9 points from four matches, what a way to begin NPFL 2017/2018 season, after defeating Niger Tornadoes, ending their unbeaten home record at the confluence stadium in Lokoja, prior to that match Niger Tornadoes didn't test a defeat at home since July 2010, ending Tornadoes run of 75 home league games with a sterling performance, Akwa United first away win of the season, Akwa United were the only team to win away from home in NPFL match day 4.
Akwa United will welcome struggling Kwara United That are languishing 20th on the log, 10 man Kwara United recorded their first win of the Season against Wikki Tourists of Bauchi at home in Illorin.
Speaking to Akwa United Media Officer Mr Mfon Patrick, he confirmed that Akwa United have welcome the indefatigable captain Oto-Obong Effiong to the side, after picking a slight knock against Yobe Stars at home, missing Niger Tornadoes trip. Musa Newman returns after sustaining a knee injury just before the commencement of the 2017/2018 season. Emmanuel Ariwachukwu has recovered from illness that kept him out of Yobe Desert Stars and Niger Tornadoes games.
Newly signed Striker Ajibola Otegbeye, the former Sunshine Stars who scored 10 goals last season in NPFL, 15 goals in all competitions last season including a brace against Akwa United in Aiteo cup semi final in Akure is set for the kill, Ajibola picked up ankle injury during pre-season games. While speaking to the media department after the training session he said: " I can't wait to play my first competitive game for Akwa United " I have hired a personal trainer to help me get back in shape, " the prolific striker is expected to receive medical clearance in two weeks time. Etiboy continues his recovery from the knock he picked during the 2017 NPFL invitational tournament in ancient city of Kano.
Akwa United tactician, Abdul Maikaba hasn't built his team around any player, rather the laid down philosophy, the philosophy strives, that's why the newly drafted in players, the likes of Dennis Nya, Victor Mbaoma, Kelly Kesta, Adeshina Gata, Mathew Etim and Aniekeme Asuqwo are making wave, striving without much difficulty . Mathew Etim made his debut against Niger Tornadoes, the utility defender had a five star performance playing as a right fullback. Victor Mbaoma who scored 10 league goals for relegated Remo stars last season has continued with scintillating performances, Against Niger Tornadoes was exceptional performance , he had a remarkable performance and scored the winning goal to increase his goal tally , he has scored 2 goals from 4 matches. Aniekeme Asuqwo with his dazzling foot work, the boy with a lion heart has won man of the match in the last two home matches, fondly called "perrere." It thrills the fans that the newly drafted in players have integrated themselves well into the team, the effort made by the chairman of Akwa United, Elder Paul Bassey along with the technical crew headed by Abdul Maikaba during the transfer window is paying off sooner rather than later.
Akwa United will be hoping the result at Ram Pam stadium favours them as they will be doing the needful at the Nest of champions. Plateau United are topping the league with a slightly better goal different, Plateau United have scored 6 goals and conceded only one goal and Akwa United have scored 6 goals and conceded two goals.
Akwa United have taken 9 points from possible 12 with a superlative performance, Tornadoes fans applauded Akwa United players due to their performance, their quality of play, something that's very rare in NPFL.
AKWA UNITED FC
GAMES: 4
WINS:3
DRAWS:0
DEFEATS:1
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