Wolves, Akwa United to kick off 2016 NPFL Super 4 tournament
Warri Wolves and Akwa United have been drawn to kick-off the first round of the 2016 NPFL Super 4 Tournament at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
The first leg of the Super 4 tournament will get underway on January 20 and end on the 24th; with the second round to be played at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo, from February 1 to 5.
In the draws for the first-leg released by the Office of the Chief Operating Officer of the League Management Company, (LMC), NPFL champions, Enyimba FC will take on Nasarawa United for the second fixture of the first day.
The clubs will observe a rest day on January 21 and return to action again on Friday, with a late kick-off by 5pm when Akwa United tackles Enyimba FC in the first game while Warri Wolves and Nasarawa United file out in a night game from 7pm.
The LMC’s Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar spoke about the late fixture.
He said: “We have scheduled the late kick-off on that Friday to enable Nigerians watch the Super Eagles play their Tunisian counterparts in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Rwanda.
We consider it as part of the development of the league for players in the NPFL to watch their team mates represent the country in international competitions.
“Seeing their mates will fire up their own aspiration to up their game and also be in a position to make the national team.”
On the last day of the tournament, Nasarawa United and Akwa United will play in the first game at 2pm while the closing fixture will be between Enyimba FC and Warri Wolves play the last game of the tournament.
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