NPFL: Akwa United Begins Closed Camping Ahead Of New Season

NPFL: Akwa United Begins Closed Camping Ahead Of New Season

By Emmanuel Chinedu 

A team of 37 players, key management staff, and technical officials of Akwa United have moved out of Uyo for 10 days of pre-season closed camping in Eket in preparation for the 2023-2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The Promise Keepers, had their first training session behind closed doors at the Eket Stadium, on Sunday afternoon and will continue their training programme at the stadium throughout this week.

While in closed camping, coach Fatai Osho will take the players through different training programmes to redirect their concentration and focus toward the new football season.

According to Osho, the essence of closed camping is to build the player's fitness level and stamina while avoiding distractions from their base in Uyo. 

"As the resumption date for the new season is drawing closer, we want to ensure everything is put in place for us to have a good season. The decision to move into closed camping is to ensure we avoid distraction and all forms of unnecessary pressure."

"We've lined up some programs for the team. We will still play some more friendly games and we will also review some of the friendly games we have played so far to address all the noticeable lapses before the start of the season."

Akwa United has played three grade A friendlies losing to Enyimba International and Abia Warriors. Their encounter with Bayelsa United ended in a 1-1 draw.

The 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is set to kick off on September 8, while the draw for the new season is scheduled for Tuesday 29 August 2023.