'We're still focusing on our target' - Akwa United boss Ayeni says as NPFL Super 6 playoff approaches
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Akwa United boss Deji Ayeni

'We're still focusing on our target' - Akwa United boss Ayeni says as NPFL Super 6 playoff approaches

Jidechi Chidiezie 16:01 - 23.04.2023

The Promise Keepers currently sit in third place in Group A with 23 points gained, after 14 matches.

With four left to the end of the regular season, Akwa United's head coach Deji Ayeni has stated that his team will keep fighting for all available points until the end of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The Promise Keepers currently sit in third place in Group A with 23 points gained, after 14 matches.

Akwa United to play Kwara United next

Week 15 of the regular NPFL season will see the Uyo club take on Kwara United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with Ayeni's side, standing a chance to cut the points gap between themselves and Group A leaders Bendel Insurance, to 5 points.

The fixture scheduled to take place on Monday, April 24, will see the Uyo club will see Akwa United take on a Kwara United side that are three points off relegation places and have failed to win in any of their last four matches.

We're still focusing on our target - Ayeni

Speaking ahead of his side's week 15 fixture coach Ayeni said his team is in good shape to fight for all three points on Monday.

Akwa United
Akwa United

"Gradually, we are getting towards the end of the season and our four remaining games are very crucial to us because we cannot afford to drop any more points. That is why we have made up our minds to approach all those games with a positive mindset.

"We are still focusing on our target which is to make it to the playoffs and for us to qualify, we need to win our games. We know that the match with Kwara United will be a tough one and we are fully prepared to give our best to ensure we get all three points.

"I'm happy that my boys are all in good shape and are hungry to play so it's up to us to do our best and ensure we record victory on Monday," Ayeni concluded.

The 2023 NPFL Super 6 will see the top three teams from both groups proceed to vie for the league championship in a playoff.