Bayelsa United head coach Meremu Okara has insisted his team will secure all nine points from their final three Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches to avoid relegation. The club currently sits 19th in the table with 40 points, level with 18th-placed Kun Khalifat and 20th-placed Wikki Tourists as the 2025/2026 season enters its last three rounds. Okara described the situation as difficult but expressed confidence in his team's ability to respond under pressure. He emphasized that the remaining fixtures—two at home and one away—are winnable, and labeled the target of nine points as non-negotiable. "No retreat, no surrender" is the team's battle cry, according to Okara, who stressed that the players understand the urgency of the moment. Bayelsa United will host Rangers this weekend before traveling to face Remo Stars, who are also in the relegation mix, and then returning home to play Kwara United in the season finale. Both Remo Stars and Kwara United are fighting to stay up, making each clash highly competitive. Okara acknowledged the added challenge of facing teams with similar survival stakes but said his squad is mentally and physically ready. He urged fans not to panic, reiterating that the club remains focused on securing safety through maximum points.
Claiming nine points from three tough fixtures—against teams also battling relegation—ignores the reality of their current form and pressure. Bayelsa United's survival hinges on perfect results, yet their recent struggles, including a loss to Abia Warriors due to wastefulness, suggest otherwise. With no African or Nigerian player specifically mentioned influencing this run, the optimism rests solely on unproven outcomes. Confidence alone cannot override the difficulty of winning every remaining match in such a tight race.
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