The Pioneer News Paper | NPFL Week 4:Akwa United On Revenge Mission Against Kwara United

Sport

NPFL Week 4:Akwa United On Revenge Mission Against Kwara United - Boboye

A kwa United head coach, Kennedy Boboye, has declared that the Promise Keepers are poised to avenge their surprise 2-0 home loss to Kwara United in Uyo last season when they engage the same opponents in Ilorin on Wednesday in an NPFL Matchday Four tie. Boboye, who heaped praises on his players after their first win of the season at home to Abia Warriors last weekend, explained that the win over his former club was a divine turnaround that his team needed to kick start their campaign. In an exclusive interview with the club's official website Boboye revealed that his team is on course for their second win of the season at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin. "Our victory over Abia Warriors is a big motivation for us and it's coming at the right time. We are determined to build on that win as we continue to push for more victories, Boboye told the club official website.

He said the celebration of that victory ended after the match and concentration was on Wednesday's match against Kwara United. Said the coach: "Last season, Kwara United came to Uyo and picked all three points. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic we didn't have the opportunity of playing the return fixture, that is why this game is very important and, trust me, we are on a special mission to Ilorin. Boboye observed that it was interesting to see that teams were picking vital points away from home and does not want to miss out on it, saying, "hopefully, we will pick all three points and record our first away win this season in Ilorin on Wednesday. With one win, one draw and one defeat in their opening three matches, the Promise Keepers are 11th on the NPFL table with four points. In the last eight meetings between the two sides, Akwa United and Kwara United have recorded three wins apiece while the remaining two ended in stalemates.