2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 33: Spineless Promise Keepers travel to Lafia in search of win against league title chasers, Lobi Stars

Posted : 26 May 2024

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The 2021 champions of the league, Akwa United, now find themselves below the red line and in danger of relegation from the Nigerian elite league after several unfavorable matches in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Sadly, the Promise Keepers have been unfortunate this season, which has been their poorest performance recorded since winning the league just four years ago.

The former champions currently sit deep in 18th position after Match Day 32, with 10 wins, seven draws, and 15 losses, totaling 37 points.

For NPFL Match Day 33 fixtures, the Promise Keepers play away at Lobi Stars FC, where they have failed to avoid defeat in their last 12 trips.

Akwa United has struggled this season, winning just 1 away match out of a total of 5 wins. They have a goal difference of -9, having scored 6 goals and conceded 15. This puts them in 18th position in the league table. Akwa United players have taken approximately 42.9 minutes to score in their away games, indicating a need for more offensive efficiency.

On the other hand, Lobi Stars have had a decent run with 3 wins, 3 losses, and 4 draws in the last 10 matches. Their home record is particularly impressive, with 3 wins and an average of 1.3 goals scored per home game.

The Promise Keepers have a Herculean task at hand but will draw inspiration from the fact that Lobi has struggled in their last seven NPFL games, winning just once (W1 D3 L3).

Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru, who worked with Lobi last season before leaving, is confident of helping the Uyo club avoid the drop.

For Lobi Stars, it seems they have lost their passion in the title race with the last string of uninspiring results.

Head to head:
Since 2015, Lobi Stars and Akwa United have played 15 games, with Lobi Stars winning 5 and 4 ending in ties.

Akwa United - Lobi Stars (10.12.2023) 1:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (24.04.2022) 1:0
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (09.01.2022) 1:0
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (05.08.2021) 2:1
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (28.03.2021) 3:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (29.12.2019) 1:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (10.06.2019) 0:0
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (28.02.2018) 0:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (25.08.2017) 2:1
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (30.03.2017) 2:1
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (29.03.2017) 0:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (21.08.2016) 1:0
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (17.04.2016) 1:0
Akwa United - Lobi Stars (15.11.2015) 1:0
Lobi Stars - Akwa United (15.07.2015) 1:0

2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 33: Spineless Promise Keepers travel to Lafia in search of win against league title chasers, Lobi Stars

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