The Club versus Country row between Akwa United and the NFF is not going away any time soon.

Akwa United are on the verge of elimination from the CAF Confederation, having lost 2-0 in the first leg of the play-off round against Al Ittihad.

So far, the club has struggled to replicate last season’s league form on the continent and Akwa Ibom FA board member, Friday Ekpo has pointed accusing fingers at national team coaches for the club’s woes.

In an interview with Brila.net, Ekpo bemoaned the club’s struggles on the continent and suggests late arrivals from national team assignments hinders the team’s preparation.