2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 31: Akwa United FC welcomes ultimatum-driven Kano Pillars to Uyo

Posted : 28 April 2024

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Two-time NPFL winners, Kano Pillars FC, took up the challenge of the three-match ultimatum given to the team by the owner, the Kano government, by ensuring a convincing 4-0 win over the visiting neighbors, Gombe United FC, in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 31 at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

With the three matches still pending, the Sai Masu Gida will travel to Uyo to face a team also fighting for survival in the league, Akwa United FC, at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, for the 2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 32 fixtures.

It's a must-win for both sides, but Kano Pillars can still play for a draw in Uyo under favorable conditions.

In the last 10 games of Akwa United FC, the club has recorded 4 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, with 6 home victories. They are currently in 18th place in the league standings. The average goals scored and conceded are 16 and 7, respectively, with a difference of +9. The average number of goals scored by teams when Akwa United plays at home is 39.1. When Akwa United hosts opponents at their home stadium, both teams scored in 5 matches, or 50%. It takes Akwa United an average of 39.1 minutes to score a goal at their home stadium.

However, Akwa United has defeated Kano Pillars in their last 8 home league games. Coincidentally, the team remains unbeaten in 18 of their 20 most recent home matches (Premier League), achieving 4 home wins at halftime/full time against Kano Pillars in the Premier League.

For Kano Pillars in the current season's Premier League tournament, in the last 10 games, the Sai Masu Gida have won 1 away match and a total of 2 wins, 6 losses, and 2 draws. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 19, resulting in a goal difference of -7. Kano Pillars are currently in 8th position in the table, with approximately 29 goals scored by both teams in Kano Pillars' away matches.

When Kano Pillars play away, both teams scored in 7 matches, which is 70%. Kano Pillars players need approximately 29 minutes of game time to score away.

Kano Pillars have suffered three straight defeats in their most recent away clashes in the Premier League and have won only 1 of their last 15 away Premier League matches. The Sai Masu Gida have also conceded 1 or more goals in their last 15 away Premier League games in a row.

Head to head:
In total, 16 games have been played between the teams. The most recent encounter occurred on 06.12.23, with a final score of 1-0. Akwa United emerged victorious in 7 matches, while Kano Pillars won 5 of the meetings.

Kano Pillars - Akwa United (06.12.2023) 1:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (06.04.2022) 0:0
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (19.12.2021) 3:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (13.06.2021) 0:0
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (30.01.2021) 1:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (19.01.2020) 2:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (04.06.2019) 2:2
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (14.04.2019) 3:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (20.01.2019) 1:1
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (02.05.2018) 1:0
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (09.09.2017) 3:0
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (09.04.2017) 0:1
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (03.07.2016) 2:1
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (06.03.2016) 3:2
Kano Pillars - Akwa United (08.11.2015) 1:0
Akwa United - Kano Pillars (12.07.2015) 1:0

2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 31: Akwa United FC welcomes ultimatum-driven Kano Pillars to Uyo

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