Biffo wants compact play v Rivers Utd

Abdullahi Biffo

Abia Warriors head coach Adbullahi Biffo has warned his charges against conceding early against Rivers United in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash.

Warriors face United on Matchday 18 of the NPFL at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt with both sides desperate for points for varying reasons.

Biffo reckons his side will have
little chance of getting a positive result in Port Harcourt if they concede early.
“We have been trying to ensure that the result we got here last season don’t go to the players’ heads (the Warriors held United to a 0-0 draw last season at the same venue) because this is a new season entirely.

“Rivers United have not been doing well recently so they have to go all out (for the points).
“They (Rivers United) just won their rescheduled match against ABS FC on Thursday so they are back to winning ways and we have to be careful.

“We must try not to concede early goals and we must be careful with our tactics to ensure that we get something here (in Port Harcourt).

“We know it will not be an easy game because it is a game between neigbours.
“We are aware of the strength of the club; we are aware of the seriousness of the team and we will not want to let our fans or management down.

“We are in Port Harcourt to get something,” he told supersport.com.
Rivers United are in 17th place on the NPFL log with 18 points from 15 matches while Abia Warriors currently occupy fifth spot with 25 points from 17 games.