Following the conclusion of a 10-day preseason closed camp in Eket, Akwa United players and staff members returned to their base in Uyo.

The Promise Keepers concluded their schedule with a decisive 4-1 victory over Vandrezzer FC of the Nigeria National League.

Uche Collins, Mubarak Said, Kufre Ebong, and Cyril Olisema scored goals to help the team defeat the younger group.

During the camping exercise, the former NPFL champions played in four friendly matches.

On September 17, Akwa United will play their first NPFL match away at Bayelsa United.

The NPFL season in 2023–24 begins on September 9.