By Isaiah Eka
The Akwa United Football Club has urged players to maintain hard work, so as to conquer the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026 and enter next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Chairman of Akwa United FC, Joseph Eno, gave the charge on Wednesday, during a media chat in Uyo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akwa United FC currently tops the conference B table with 19 points, played 9 matches, lost 2, drew 1 and won 6.
Eno attributed the team’s performance to determination and discipline on and off the field.
He said that with the mandate given to the club by Gov. Umo Eno, to move to the NPFL, the team must remain focused and resilient to actualise that mandate.
He said that with skilful and tactical players, the team would strive to get back on the NPFL table next season.
“We are equally very big on discipline that’s why we decided from the onset that all players must live in camp; camp rules are strictly enforced; defaulters are promptly and decisively punished.
“As you know, discipline breeds professionalism, the very reason we are well rated in terms of discipline and professionalism in the league.
“Let me tell you that the team spirit in the club is sky high; We shall continue to work as hard as we can, to maintain that team spirit in Akwa United Football Club,” he said.
He noted that the management places priority on the welfare of players and staff, adding that payment of salaries, match bonuses and allowances were paid without delay.
“That is why you have not heard of anything like players on strike, due to nonpayment of salaries, match bonuses or allowances.
“I can promise that you will never hear of such under my watch; not this season, not any other season while I am in charge,” he said.
He assured that the club would continue to work very hard to maintain team spirit and be promoted to the NPFL.
“As we look forward to the second and final stanza of the league, we ask for more support, especially from our teeming fans and the entire people of Akwa Ibom State.
“The task ahead is onerous; it may be difficult, but I know we have what it takes to get it done and we shall get the job done,” he said.
He thanked the state government and club’s partner Ibom Air, for the numerous support given to the club since the season began.
NAN recalls that Akwa Utd had lost its position in the NPFL last season, following poor performance. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Sandra Umeh
