Derby matches are often very difficult to predict as they are usually played at a very fast pace with lots of tackles and fouls. Though the Orange Derby is yet to produce a red card or fracas but expect a mind blowing and explosive encounter on Wednesday at the Nest Of Champions by 4pm.

With contrasting performance in the league both sides will approach the game with a must win mindset.

The previous clash in December saw Akwa United despite five winless run defeated rivals Dakkada 0:1 courtesy of Akarandut Orok solitary strike assisted by Left back Etyboy Akpan Akpan.

Caleb Esu's tutor side Dakkada are fifth on the table with three points shy off CAF Champions League spot while Kennedy Boboye side occupied the sixth spot with four points shy off the CAF Champions League places. Surely a win for either side will move the winner into the top three.

Both teams failed to score on match day 19th, Dakkada where held to a barren draw against visiting Plateau United on Saturday in a game which Captain Eso Archibong missed a crucial penalty. While Akwa United were held at home by visiting Rangers.

Dakkada have been a revelation this season. Many tipped then for an immediate return to the National League following promotion. But the Club's first top flight campaign for sixteen years has been a resounding success so far. Caleb Esu's team are fifth on the log and have mustered 10pts away from home joint highest with Plateau United. Team dread to host the NNL Champions in their domain.

After nineteenth round of matches, Akwa United have scored sixteenth goals and conceded fifteen while Dakkada have been one of highest scoring side with twenty goals letting in fifteen.

Both teams will hope to improve on their performance when they clash at the Godswill Akpabio Int Stadium.

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I am concern about that pitch. I hope that is not The Nest of Champion's pitch?

inforesource:
I am concern about that pitch. I hope that is not The Nest of Champion's pitch?

No that picture was taken at Uyo Township Stadium. Definitely not the Nest Of Champions

Hehen!!!!
Thank God. Please they should not go the way fg treats assets in Nigeria.

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No that picture was taken at Uyo Township Stadium. Definitely not the Nest Of Champions

inforesource:
Hehen!!!!
Thank God. Please they should not go the way fg treats assets in Nigeria.

Nah, Akwa Ibom State Govt are doing their best to maintain the stadia