Udoh, Ndifreke to lead Akwa’s attack against Gombe

Top scorer Mfon Udoh and strike partner Ndifreke Effiong will be aiming to increase their tally when they lead Akwa United’s attack against Gombe United in the Nigeria Professional Football League rescheduled matchday 2 fixtures at the Pantami Township Stadium today.

Coach Rafael Everton has listed the duo as well as U-23 invitee Etboy Akpan and U-20 star Aniekeme Asuquo in his 18 man team for the crucial game which could see the Promise Keepers go top of the Group B table if they secure victory.

The Uyo-based outfit with a superior goal difference are 3rd on the log with 15 points from 9 games. They are three points behind joint leaders FC IfeanyiUbah and El-Kanemi Warriors who are on 18 points but with inferior goal difference.

Coach Everton’s team are enjoying an impressive run which has seen them remain unbeaten in their last five games. The 2017 Federations Cup champions are good travelers this season; they have picked 5 points from a possible 12 away from home and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run against 11th placed Gombe United who are without a win against Akwa United in their last two meetings.

Gombe United who made a return to the NPFL this season are struggling and have only managed 9 points from 9 games after losing their last home match to Go Round FC. It may not be a good time for Gombe United to face Akwa United who have been unstoppable in their recent engagements.