Consistency Key as Akwa United Aim to Stay Top – Paul Offor

Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has said his team must stay consistent to keep their place at the top of Conference B in the Nigeria National League.

Offor said the club’s main target in the second half of the season is to build on their strong first-round performance and push for promotion.

Akwa United will face Rovers FC at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday. The Promise Keepers will be hoping to beat their neighbours again after winning 2–0 in the first leg before the mid-season break.

The coach also confirmed that the club signed six new players during the transfer window. They are forwards Fredrick Obi and Dada Oladimeji, midfielders Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak and Aniebiet Sunday, and defender Melvin Ebitimi. He believes the new signings will improve the squad as they chase the only promotion ticket in Conference B.

“We are fully ready for the second round because the boys are in high spirit. We have made the necessary changes and recruitments to ensure we finish strong,” Offor said.

He added that the team must start well against Rovers and keep their focus throughout the season. “Team building and bonding are also important. We want to maintain the consistency we had in the first round while improving where necessary,” he said.

Offor thanked the club’s management for their support and urged fans to continue backing the team, promising a strong finish to the 2025–26 season.