Akwa United Sends Strong Message to Plateau United Ahead of Sunday Clash
Akwa United have made their intentions clear ahead of their crucial away match against Plateau United this Sunday at the New Jos Stadium, saying they are targeting nothing less than a win.
In a post on their social media handle, the Promise Keepers boldly declared: “Akwa United targets away win in Jos.”
After an impressive March run that saw them pick up four wins and a draw, Akwa United have struggled in April, collecting just one point from two league matches. They are now determined to bounce back and strengthen their hopes of avoiding relegation.
The team gained a morale boost in midweek with a narrow 1-0 win over Inter Lagos in the President Federation Cup, securing a place in the quarter-finals. They’ll now hope to carry that positive momentum into the NPFL as they look for only their second away win of the season.
Akwa United, the 2021 NPFL champions, currently sit in 18th place with 38 points from 33 games – four points behind Plateau United, who are 13th with 42 points.
The Uyo-based side has enjoyed the better record in past meetings, with seven wins compared to Plateau United’s four. Six other matches ended in draws. In recent clashes, Akwa United have picked up four wins from their last six meetings with Plateau United, who have only one win in that period. Their most recent clash ended 1-0 in favour of Akwa United in Uyo, thanks to a late goal from Friday Apollo.
Coach Kennedy Boboye’s men will be confident of doing the double this season and may stick with the same lineup that secured the Federation Cup win on Wednesday in Abuja.
With the season nearing its end, every point matters — and Akwa United have made it clear: they’re coming to Jos for all three.
