{"id":196686,"date":"2026-03-07T07:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nnl-offor-tasks-akwa-united-players-on-promotion-chase"},"modified":"2026-03-07T07:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:31:03","slug":"nnl-offor-tasks-akwa-united-players-on-promotion-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/nnl-offor-tasks-akwa-united-players-on-promotion-chase","title":{"rendered":"NNL: Offor tasks Akwa United players on promotion chase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Akwa United head coach, Paul Offor, has charged his players to remain focused ahead of the remaining fixtures in the Nigeria National League, NNL, this season<\/p>\n<p>The young tactician gave the charge after the team\u2019s final training session before departing for Osogbo.<\/p>\n<p>The Promise Keepers will lock horns with Osun United in a matchday 13 fixture at the Landeleke Township Stadium in Ilesa on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Offor emphasized the importance of approaching each game with a winning mentality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe remaining six matches are very crucial for us and we cannot afford to be complacent, We must remain focused and ensure we make the most of our chances,\u201d Offor told the club\u2019s media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are not yet where we want to be, and we have to sustain our current momentum by showing consistency in our performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have reached a stage in our campaign where we must approach every match like a cup final.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cannot gamble with our chances. 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