Akwa United, Abia Warriors face off in friendly on Saturday

<p>Akwa United will take on Abia Warriors in a pre-season friendly match today(Saturday).</p>, <p>The encounter is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo</p>, <p>The pre-season friendly game is aimed at preparing both teams for the 2023-24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.</p>, <p>Abia Warriors were billed to face Rangers last week in Enugu but the encounter was cancelled.</p>, <p>The Ochendo Boys had a disappointing outing in a pre-season tournament Ikenne where they failed to progress from the group stage.</p>, <p>Akwa United have not had the best preparation for the upcoming season as they suffered defeat in their friendlies against Enyimba and a draw with Bayelsa United.</p>, <p>The new NPFL season will kick-start in September.</p>