Head coach of Akwa United Maurice Cooreman have stated that they are condemned to beat Niger Tornadoes today in the NPFL Match Day 11 tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo to win back their fans after their home loss to Abia Warriors last Wednesday.
he revealed that they have put their home loss to Abia Warriors behind them.
He said they would approach their home tie with Niger Tornadoes with all seriousness and ensure they pick all points to add to their points tally on the league table.
The Promise Keepers were unable to keep rampant Abia Warriors at bay and despite going halftime a goal up, the team still lost 2-1 to their visitors from Umuahia at the end of the contest.
Meanwhile, Akwa United will face Tornadoes without three of their first team regulars who are not available owing to various reasons.
Cooreman disclosed that Adio Yusuf is still struggling with the knee injury he copped against Plateau United and that the defensive midfielder would be re-assessed when they return from their NPFL Match Day 12 to Lobi Stars in Makurdi.
He also expressed at the availability of Godspower Igudia is also doubts for today's game due to a knee injury while Harrison Ibukun has been released to travel home to sort out his domestic issues.
Akwa United are seventh on the log with 15 points from 10 matches.