Deji Ayeni reacts to Sunday's defeat, says Akwa United still meet 'set target'
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Akwa United head coach Deji Ayeni

Deji Ayeni reacts to Sunday's defeat, says Akwa United still meet 'set target'

Jidechi Chidiezie 18:19 - 17.04.2023

With 6 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats, the Uyo club are currently third in Group A and could be one of six teams to play at the Super 6 playoff at the end of the regular season.

Akwa United head coach Ayodeji Ayeni has attributed his side's defeat to Plateau United to hard luck, although praising his players for their determination and fighting spirit.

A 1-0 result in Jos on Sunday saw the 2017 NPFL champions drop from the second position to third in Group A of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with four league matches to go in the regular season.

Ayeni reacts to Sunday's defeat

According to the boss of the Uyo club, he was impressed despite his side coming off with a defeat.

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“The outcome of this match is not what we wanted, we went into the game with the mindset of winning but luck wasn’t on our side and we conceded that penalty which gave Plateau United the win," Ayeni said in reaction to the game.

“I’m impressed with the way we approach the game, especially in the second half. It was a tough game no doubt, we had our chances but couldn’t make good use of them.

”It’s a match we should have gotten at least a point from but it didn’t happen, so we have to go back home and plan again because the remaining four games are crucial and we have to give our very best to ensure we meet our set target at the end of the season."

Akwa United to turn attention to Kwara United

With six wins, five draws and three defeats, the Uyo club are currently third in Group A and could be one of six teams to play at the Super 6 playoff at the end of the regular season.

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Akwa United play Kwara United in their next NPFL fixture scheduled for next Sunday.