NPFL 24: David Philip talks tough ahead of Gombe United clash as Akwa United captain reveals optimism over positive result

Forward of the essential recreation in opposition to Gombe United, Akwa United stand-in captain David Philip is bullish forward of the conflict because the 2019 NPFL champions look to show the tides round and choose their first win of the season after they host the guests on matchday six on Wednesday on the Eket Stadium.

In 5 video games performed thus far within the NPFL 24 marketing campaign, Fatai Osho facet have solely managed to get three factors however Philip believes that the mid-week tie which will probably be their sixth match of the present marketing campaign is a chance for the gamers to redeem themselves and transfer the crew out of their current place on the log, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

“Our place on the league desk is a matter of nice concern to everybody on the membership and we’re absolutely conscious that it’s as much as us to get it proper in our subsequent recreation. It is unbelievable that we’re with no win after 5 matches. The place we’re on the desk would not actually replicate the way in which we performed these video games.

“I am blissful that in the meanwhile, the temper in camp may be very encouraging and now we have motivated ourselves properly sufficient as a result of everybody needs to play and contribute to the crew’s success. The extent of dedication and willpower is such that we simply should get the job achieved beginning with this mid-week match in opposition to Gombe United.

“We all know it isn’t going to be simple however we’re ready and able to give our all and guarantee we report victory. The league may be very aggressive and we all know how a lot a win will enhance our confidence and the place we will probably be on the log. Victory on Wednesday will be the a lot wanted flip round to kickstart our season”.

David Philip, NPFL winner with Akwa United in 2021 has led the crew as captain within the absence of Etim Mathew and Jean Efala and the left-back who has featured in all 5 video games for coach Fatai Osho’s crew thus far this season has scored one objective already.

Akwa United will probably be filled with confidence going into the sport having loved a superior head-to-head report in opposition to Gombe United. The Promise Keepers have gained eight, to Gombe United’s three whereas three of these encounters resulted in attracts. The guests have misplaced in all their earlier seven visits to Akwa Ibom.

By Olaleye Oluwadamilola