Hopes of a resounding victory were high, especially after a senatorial candidate, Saliu Mustapha, purchased 3,000 tickets for the home team’s supporters.
The state government is blaming its inability to settle the arrears of money owed the players on the current economic downturn.
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure on Sunday compounded MFM FC of Lagos’ woes in their battle against relegation from the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Rangers will on Sunday take on MFM FC at the Agege Stadium in Lagos in a Match Day 26 fixture.
With record 18 games unbeaten, Akwa United had the longest unbeaten run in the league and clean sheets this season.
