Shooting Stars' Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has urged his players to brace for a fierce contest when they face Akwa United in Sunday's NPFL Matchday 29 fixture at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
The experienced tactician, popularly known as "The Oracle," admitted that the encounter will be no walk in the park as their opponents are battling to avoid relegation. Ogunbote charged his players to treat the match like a home fixture and approach it with maximum determination.
“We are here to get things back on track,” Ogunbote declared while addressing his players before their light training session on Saturday. “If we get the result here, we’ll move up the table again, and once we do that, we are not coming down.”
The Oracle warned his players to expect a spirited performance from Akwa United, emphasizing that the Uyo-based side would throw everything into the game in their fight for survival.
“We will be facing a team that is desperately fighting to survive relegation, so expect them to come at us with everything they’ve got,” he said. “I want you to see this as a home game — play like we are at home. We have a good pitch here, and we are equally hungry to get a positive result.”
Currently sitting fifth on the NPFL table, the Oluyole Warriors are pushing for a continental spot and know that dropping points at this stage could dent their ambitions. Ogunbote's men will need to deliver a strong performance to keep their dreams alive.
Their opponents, Akwa United, find themselves in a difficult position, languishing in 19th place and battling to avoid the drop. The Promise Keepers will be fighting tooth and nail to secure maximum points on home soil.
With both teams desperate for points — one to chase continental glory and the other to escape relegation — the clash promises to be a high-stakes battle filled with tension and intensity.
Ogunbote’s experience will be crucial in guiding his side through the pressure, while Kennedy Boboye’s Akwa United will be banking on their home advantage to pull off an upset.
As the showdown looms, fans can expect a thrilling contest where passion, tactics, and determination will collide in a match that could shape both teams’ seasons.
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