Category: Abia Warriors
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Zimbabwe Coach commends Nigeria hospitality, stadium facilities
Zimbabwe’s National Team Coach, Michael Nees has praised Nigeria for the warm welcome given to the team and the quality of facilities seen prior to the World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nees acknowledged the country’s hospitality and state-of-the-art facilities ahead of their Group C 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The Zimbabwe team who arrived…
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NPFL: 10-man Abia Warriors move third with win in Owerri as Rivers United leave it late to beat Ikorodu City
Abia Warriors moved to third place after getting an away win in Owerri in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 30 while second place sustained a chase to the top with a late strike to beat Ikorodu City in Port Harcourt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Umuahia Landlords defeated the Naze Millionaires 0-1 to earn a…
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PSL: Chibuike Ohizu’s late effort secure win for Sekhukhune United
Nigeria’s Chibuike Ohizu helped Sekhukhune United to their first win under Eric Tinkler against Marumo Gallants FC in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ohizu scored a late goal at the Dr Molemela Stadium to secure all points for Babina Noko to win 1-2 against Gallants. The visitors opened score five minutes into the…
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Lobi Stars adopt “Cathedral” as new home ground
Lobi Stars have adopted the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral for its home matches this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The NPFL say the Markurdi based club “will now play their home matches at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu after the club requested for a change of their home ground from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa…
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Abia Warriors’ Ojonugwa Adejoh targets victory against Nasarawa United
Abia Warriors midfielder Ojonugwa Adejoh has expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming NPFL matchday 27 clash against Nasarawa United on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. After securing a 0-0 draw against Kwara United to end their eight-game home winning streak, Abia Warriors have now shifted their focus to securing maximum points at home.…
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Atalanta co-owner admits Gasperini’s comments on Lookman was a ‘mistake’
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca says Gasperini’s comments about Lookman was a ‘mistake’, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. This comes days after Atalanta BC Coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s strong words after the Nigerian missed a penalty against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoff match. Lookman had come in to reduce the deficit for Atalanta BC after…
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Gift Orban scores 4th goal in 5 matches
Gift Orban was on the score sheet once again as he continued his fine form in Hoffenheim’s draw against Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gift Orban was on the score sheet to steal a point for Hoffenheim at the Rhein-Neckar Arena. Nick Woltemade had put the visitors in front, but with just 15…
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Daniel Amokachi resigns as coach of Lobi Stars
Lobi Stars Football Club confirms that Daniel Amokachi has decided to step aside as Technical Adviser. This decision, made in the club’s best interest, follows his message to Chairman Dr. Philip Nongu after the recent match against Katsina United. Amokachi expressed gratitude to the club, fans, and stakeholders, stating, “I have given my all, but…
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Samuel Addingi becomes Lobi Stars new coach
NPFL club Lobi Stars have appointed Samuel Addingi as the new caretaker coach following the resignation of former Super Eagles star Daniel Amokachi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Amokachi’s resignation was due to a poor run of form with Lobi Stars going winless in their last 7 games. Addingi, a former goalkeeper, has been a member of Lobi…
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A night of mixed emotions for Ademola
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman moved from hero to villain after side Atalanta BC was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Club Brugge on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year scored and missed a penalty but failed to save his team from falling 1-3 at the Stadio…
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Heartland FC vs Shooting Stars game referee suspended
Nigeriasoccernet.com reports that Emmanuel Kolawole, the center referee for the Heartland FC vs. Shooting Stars game, has been suspended from all NPFL matches. The Nigeria Football Federation Referees Unit has stepped down the center referee in charge of Heartland’s 2-1 win over Shooting Stars Sports Club from the league. Kolawole from Kwara State was deemed…
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Enyimba return to winning ways as Lobi Stars, Akwa United drown further in relegation waters
Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a…
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NFF disciplinary committee restores Nasarawa United, Bendel Insurance 3 points, 3 goals
The NFF Disciplinary Committee has set aside the decision to deduct 3 points each from Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United in their matches against Kano Pillars FC and Rivers United FC respectively, Nigeriasoccernet.com report The committee reviewed protests from Bendel Insurance FC, Plateau United FC, and Nasarawa United FC against NPFL rulings, overturning the points…
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Taiwo Awoniyi sustains a broken nose
Nottingham Forest’s Coach, Nuno Espirito has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a broken nose following an aerial collision in the cup tie against Exeter City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nuno has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a broken nose following an aerial collision in tonight's cup tie. Wishing you a speedy recovery, T! ? pic.twitter.com/1cLRMWNRI3 — Nottingham…
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Abia State FA Cup: Non League side knock out Abia Warriors
Non-league side, Ahudiya Nnem FC, has eliminated fourth-placed Nigeria Premier Football League side, Abia Warriors, from the Abia State FA Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It ended 1-1 at full time, but the Abiriba-based club won 3-1 via penalties to reach the final of the Abia State President Federation Cup at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Innocent Godwin…
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Anthony Nwakaeme assists Trabzonspor to victory over Eyüpspor
Nigeria’s Anthony Nwakaeme helped his side Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig to victory over Eyüpspor on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwakaeme assisted the only goal by John Lundsram as Trabzonspor defeated Eyüpspor 1-0 in the match day 23 encounter at Papara Park. Lundstram got the goal in the 59th minute of play following a goalless…
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Agama Ziperekefeghe debut goal earn a point for FC Famalicao
Former Nigeria Women’s Football League Star, Agama Ziperekefeghe kicked off life in the Portuguese Women’s Football League on a good note after recording a goal to her name in her first game, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Naija Ratels striker rescued a point for FC Famalicao with her goal against Albergaria/Durit match that ended 2-2 at…
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Ogunmodede charges Remo Stars players to remain focus
Remo Stars Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has asked his boys not to get complacent in their play after the Ikenne side recorded another win at the weekend at the Remo Stars Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars achieved another 3 points at home against Kano Pillars, getting their consecutive wins in the league, but the…
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Jesse Sekidika comes from bench to seal come back win for Sabah FK
Nigeria’s Jesse Sekidika was on the score sheet for Sabah FK as they defeated Turan Tovuz at home in the Azerbaijan Professional Football, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sekidika came from the bench to give Sabah FK a 2-1 victory over Turan Towuz at the Bank Respublika Arena. Alex De Souza put the visitors in front in the…