Akwa United’s head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru, has shed light on the challenges facing his team as they navigate a difficult season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Promise Keepers currently sit in 16th place, with inconsistency and poor performances becoming a recurring issue since the campaign began.
Babaganaru, a former coach of Kano Pillars, identified two key factors contributing to the club’s struggles: a lack of goals and injury setbacks. Speaking candidly about the team's situation, he said, "Week in, week out, we keep working on that goal-scoring area, but so far, we haven’t got it right. I’m not satisfied because we haven’t been scoring enough goals.”
Injuries have also significantly affected the team’s output. According to Babaganaru, multiple players, including key strikers, are sidelined, leaving a gap in the team’s offensive capabilities. “We have a lot of injuries in the team. So many of our players are injured, and most of our strikers are sidelined,” he explained.
The coach remains hopeful that with consistent work and recovery of injured players, Akwa United will find their rhythm. However, as the season progresses, the Promise Keepers must address their shortcomings swiftly to avoid being dragged further into a relegation battle.
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