Tag: Abia Warriors
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Abia Warriors’ Sunday Megwo confident ahead of clash with Shooting Stars in Ibadan
Abia Warriors’ star forward, Sunday Megwo, has expressed his determination to help his team secure a vital win against Shooting Stars as they meet in a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The match, set to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, represents a significant test for…
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Godwin vows Abia Warriors will bounce back against Lobi Stars
Abia Warriors midfielder Innocent Godwin has pledged that his team will recover from last weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Heartland, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Imama Amapakabo’s side suffered a disappointing loss at Umuahia Township Stadium, but Godwin promises a strong response. “Our last game at home was not good enough because we did all we could, but…
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Imama leads as Abia Warriors begin preparations for new NPFL Season
Newly appointed Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has taken work as the team commence training for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Umuahia-based club welcomed Imama on the first day of training, marking his return to the team for a second stint. Amapakabo’s appointment earlier this month has boosted the…
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Abia Warriors take 10-day break ahead of new NPFL season
Abia Warriors players and officials have been granted a 10-day break to recharge and prepare for the upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team is expected to resume training on Sunday, July 21, 2024, ahead of the new season. The 2024/25 season will start in August 31, 2024. Chairman of the…
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Confusion as Abia Warriors name Oji head coach after appointing Imama
Nigeria Premier Football League outfit, Abia Warriors after appointing Imama Amapakabo as the team’s technical adviser has stocked with Bethel Oji as the club’s head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This is contrary to report that after the appointment of Imama, the club have parted ways with Oji. While the Umuahia club on Wednesday unveiled the former…
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NPFL: Imama vows to build on Abia Warriors’ success
Abia Warriors returnee, Imama Amapakabo, has pledged to build on the club’s impressive performance last season, which saw them finish as runners-up in the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports, Amapakabo, who signed a two-year contract with the Umuahia-based club on Wednesday, promised to develop a team that plays with purpose and is focused on…
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“The age advantage of the team gave us the edge” El-Kanemi Warriors head coach
The 2024 President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors are in cloud nine following their triumph over Abia Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Maiduguri based club making a double celebration out of the year after securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League from the NNL defeated the Umuahia outfit 2-0. Head coach, Aliyu Zubairu said the…
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Abia Warriors’ Oji delighted to reach first major final
Bethel Oji, head coach of Abia Warriors, has expressed his joy at reaching his maiden major final as a coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Orji side will face El-Kanemi Warriors in the President Federation Cup final on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stadium. The Umuahia side defeated on penalties former champions, Kano Pillars in the…
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FA Cup Final: Abia Warriors display confidence and readiness on arrival
Abia Warriors head coach, Bethel Orji has revealed the psychological state of his team ahead of the President Federation Cup final against El-Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the Abia Warriors had a mid table campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, the Umuahia based club have been unbreakable in a the country’s oldest cup competition.…
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President Fed. Cup: Abia Warriors storm Lagos, confident of victory
Ambitious Abia Warriors became the first of the four finalists in the 2024 President Federation Cup grand finale to arrive in Lagos and Coach Bethel Orji has no doubt that his Umuahia giants will come good on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “We are here and we’re highly motivated. We are all…
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Federation Cup: Pillars to face strong Warriors test
Inspired Abia Warriors will go all out for glory when they take on traditional powerhouse team and former winners Kano Pillars in one of the semi final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup, at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday. The Aba giants struggled for several weeks in the relegation waters, but finally secured…
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Federation Cup: NFF approve venues for Semi final fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation have chosen to Lagos City Stadium and Ahmadu Bello Stadium as the venues for the Semi final fixtures for the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The semi-final match between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars will take place at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. For the second…
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NPFL: Orji confident of Abia Warriors’ fitness ahead of Bendel Insurance Clash
Abia Warriors head coach Bethel Oji has expressed confidence in his team’s physical condition ahead of this weekend coach against Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a exerting quarterfinal match in the President Federation Cup during the week, Oji believes his players are ready for the challenge at the Umuahia…
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Abia Warriors ready for Federation Cup clash – Megwo
Abia Warriors forward, Sunday Megwo has declared the team’s readiness for their President Federation Cup Round of 32 match against Sporting Supreme. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Abia are set to face Sporting Supreme at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Wednesday. Megwo expressed confidence in his team’s prospects, saying, “We are prepared…
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Rivers United confident of rebound after narrow defeat to Sunshine Stars
Rivers United, a prominent contender in the Nigeria Premier Football League, remains optimistic about their resurgence despite a recent setback against Sunshine Stars. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team, dubbed “The Pride of Rivers,” faced a narrow 1-0 loss to the formidable Owena Waves in Akure last Sunday, extending their winless streak to four league games. The…
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NPFL 24: Abia Warriors loose footing in oriental derby as Rangers go top
Abia Warriors lost the oriental bragging rights after going down 3-2 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu with Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side going top of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Matchday 30 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League lived up to its hype as the game was intriguing and entertaining. Rangers got…
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NPFL: Heartland and Abia Warriors adopt Enyimba’s home ground for NPFL second half
Heartland and Abia Warriors have opted for the Enyimba International Stadium as their alternative home ground for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The decision follows the suspension of their original home grounds, Dan Anyiam Stadium and Umuahia Township Stadium, due to poor playing surface conditions. NPFL Chief…
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Theophilus Afelokhai on the radar of Bendel Insurance
Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) super star goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai is reported to be eyed by newly promoted side, Bendel Insurance. The are looking to reinforce their team ahead of the 2022/2023 season will the aim of remaining in the league. Afelokhai, 34 became a free agent following the expiration of his contract with…