Federation Cup winners, Akwa United have said they will not make up the numbers at the 2016 NPFL Super 4 tournament in Kaduna and Uyo.
The Promise Keepers will lock horns against NPFL runners-up, Warri Wolves in match day 1 clash on Wednesday at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
The Uyo outfit stormed the Crocodiles city on Monday with new recruits, Bassey Akpan, Ubong Ekpai, Kufre Ebong and Michael Ibeh as well as oldies, Godspower Igudia, Aniekan Ekpe, Emmanuel Ariwa, Olufemi Kayode, Namso Edo, Ubong Friday, among others.
An official of the side, Uwem Ekoh said the side will use the Super 4 platform to make a bold statement of their readiness to excel in the domestic and African scene.
“We are ready to be counted but not as underdogs at the NPFL Super 4 tournament.
“We will use the platform to prove to Nigerians of our readiness to campaign favourably in the home front and Africa.
“I’m confident we won’t in worst case scenario go beyond the second spot at the Super 4 tournament.
“We are ready to kickoff our campaign on winning note against Warri Wolves on Wednesday in Kaduna,” said Ekoh.
League champions, Enyimba will battle NPFL second runners-up, Nasarawa United in the second clash of the match day 1 fixture.
The last day clash will feature Nasarawa United and Akwa United in an early kickoff while Caf Champions League campaigners, Enyimba and Warri Wolves will take to the pitch later in the day.
The second leg of the encounter will take place at Akwa Ibom International Stadium (Nest of Champions) in Uyo from February 01 – 05.
The Super 4 contest is organised to enable the nation’s campaigners in Africa gain adequate preparations and match fitness prior to their continental clubs race in February.
