Akwa Utd Banking on Ndifreke’s Magic against Enyimba in Aba

Akwa United’s right-back, Etim Mathew, has expressed confidence that the Promise Keepers have the wherewithal to conquer Enyimba International when the two teams will face each other on NPFL Match-day 12 today in Aba.

Elsewhere in the Nigerian topflight, wounded Rivers United FC will take on Warri Wolves in another rescheduled Match-day 12 fixture at the Delta State Polytechnic Sports complex in Ozoro.

The Pride of Rivers lost their bid to remain in continental campaign to fellow NPFL side Enyimba in a 5-4 shootout at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt last Sunday. Now they are back to throw everything into winning a silverware in the domestic scene.

Back to Akwa United, Etim, an NPFL winner with Enugu Rangers in 2016, believes the quality of players and the technical depth in Akwa United are added advantages for them to win any match they play irrespective of the venue.

“We are gradually beginning to get it right despite our slow start and the confidence in and around our team at the moment is such that we can comfortably take on any team in the NPFL and come out with a positive result.

“We have played against some tough teams already in the league this season and we have gotten some good results. I don’t think Enyimba will be different. “The truth is, we are not going to Aba for sight seeing, as a team, we are going there to fight for all three points and we believe it’s very possible,” he noted.

Etim, who is a key player in Coach Boboye’s team, insists he and his team-mates are determined to put in their best to ensure the Promise Keepers achieve their aim this season.

“We have a vibrant technical crew and some of the best players in this league. Sometimes, we challenge ourselves as players to be more consistent and ready to give one hundred percent in every match we play.