Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has pledged to guide his team past a recent Nigeria National League (NNL) setback, following a 3-1 loss to Stormers SC in matchday 11 action.
The defeat, suffered at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Sunday, marks the first loss for Akwa United in the league’s second round. Known as the Promise Keepers, the club had entered the fixture aiming to maintain momentum in their NNL campaign.
Offor emphasized a focus on recovery and resilience. “We have to take the positives and will certainly work to ensure we bounce back to winning ways as quickly as possible,” he stated in remarks issued through the club’s media channels. He added that the immediate priority is to put the result behind them and work to encourage and motivate the players for the remaining fixtures, staying focused on the team’s seasonal objectives.
The match result interrupts what had been a promising push in the second stanza of the season. While specific league standings were not provided, the loss underscores the competitive nature of the NNL, where consistency is critical for teams pursuing promotion or stable positioning.
Akwa United now turns its attention to a forthcoming away fixture against First Bank FC in Uyo this weekend. This upcoming game presents an immediate opportunity to respond and regain ground in the league table.
Offor’s leadership in the coming days will be pivotal as the squad works to rebuild confidence. The coaching staff’s approach to training and mental preparation ahead of the First Bank clash will be closely watched by supporters following Akwa United’s NNL journey. The team’s ability to swiftly rebound from this setback will be a key indicator of their capacity to achieve their broader campaign targets.
