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The Promise keepers will host Bendel insurance on Sunday in NPFL season Opener.
The head Coach of Akwa United, Ayodeji Ayeni has said that he is optimistic of a positive 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
Nigerian elite Football League will start on January 8 (Sunday) with 20 teams drawn into two different groups.
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The Promise keepers will host Bendel insurance on Sunday for NPFL season Opener at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.
I am satisfied with my squad, Ayeni reveals
Ayeni told Akwa United media that he is satisfied with the quality of players in his squad.
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He added that the team target is to pick the super six slot at the end of the season, saying that they will challenge for league title.
“As a team, we have done a lot to prepare for the new season and I’m confident that my players are battle ready to go all out and prove their worth on Sunday because they are here on merit.
“Our first match is against Insurance of Benin, a newly promoted team to the topflight. They are a club with pedigree, and I know the coach very well. We wanted to play them during our pre-season programme but it wasn’t possible because of our congested programme during the festive season, but we have an idea about their playing pattern and style because we have done our homework well after seeing them play in some pre-season games.
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“This season, we will be playing in an abridged League format which means fewer matches and we cannot leave anything to chance and that is why we have to start strong to ensure we secure one of the play-off spots and from there we will challenge for the league title”.
Akwa United unveils 39-man squad
In a related development, Akwa United Football Club, has unveiled 39 players to play ahead of the new season. The squad for the new season comprises both old and newly signed players including three youth players.
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The players are all eligible to represent the club in competitions such as the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, the State Challenge Cup and the Aiteo Cup (FA cup).
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