Africa Soccer NPFL: Boboye Urges Akwa United To Focus On Abia Warriors Tie

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Akwa United head  coach of Kennedy Boboye has turned his focus to Thursday game against Abia Warriors.

Akwa United failed to move to top of the NPFL table after Matchday 22 as they were held to a goalless draw by Enugu Rangers in Uyo.
Speaking ahead of their trip to Abia, Boboye urged his players not to be perturbed by the result but plan on how to get a positive result in Okigwe.

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The result from our last match was not what we expected, however, that game is now a bygone and I want to encourage us to put that disappointing result behind us and start planning on how to get a positive result in Okigwe. 
“We are all professionals and this is the time for us to show our mental toughness. 
“The league is becoming more interesting and competitive, and we know the importance of every game.
“That is the reason we have to keep fighting for points in every match be it home or away.
“I’m satisfied with your level of performance both in training and in matches. 
“I’m confident that those that will be selected to represent Akwa United on Thursday will give good account of themselves to ensure we get the desired result.
“Abia Warriors are a good team and they will be coming out for a fight, and that is why I’m encouraging us to be fully ready and ensure we make good use of our chances in front of goal because for us to win a match, we must score more goals “. 
The game against Abia Warriors on Thursday will be Coach Boboye’s 12th away game this season.
In their eleven previous games on the road, they have recorded 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 loses.
Akwa United defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 in the first leg in Uyo this season.

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