NNL: Akwa United boss Offor reflects on draw at Abakaliki FC
Promise Keepers and Abakaliki FC Settle for Draw in Nigeria National League Match
ABAKALIKI, Nigeria — The Promise Keepers and Abakaliki FC ended their Nigeria National League matchday two fixture in a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Ivorian striker Franck Damodou clinched a last-minute equalizer for Akwa United, heading in the goal in the 85th minute to secure a point for the visiting side.
Promise Keepers coach Offor praised his players for their perseverance during the match.
“The field was a major factor in the game,” he said. “We couldn’t play as we intended, but we found a way to adapt, which allowed us to earn this point.”
While acknowledging the team’s performance, Offor expressed disappointment over only securing a draw. “We are disappointed that it is just a point, but we are happy, and we will celebrate it,” he added.
