Bendel Insurance Head Coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has blamed his players’ wastefulness and lack of focus for their 1-0 defeat to Abia Warriors in Sunday’s NPFL matchday 29 fixture in Umuahia, Completesports.com reports. Ikhenoba faulted his team for losing concentration at a crucial moment, which led to Sunday Megwo’s well-headed goal that ultimately decided the match. … Read more
Abia Warriors forward Antoine Desouza and Bendel Insurance interim head coach Greg Ikhenoba have won the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Coach and Manager of the Month for February. Desouza was recognised for his impressive displays for Abia Warriors during the month. The striker netted thrice in four league outings for the Umuahia club during … Read more
Salisu Yusuf, Technical Adviser of Nasarawa United, is confident that the club will overcome its struggles in the ongoing 2024/2025 NPFL campaign, Completesports.com reports. Salisu Yusuf The Solid Miners sit 18th in the NPFL table with 28 points from 27 matches. Yusuf, a former Enyimba, Rangers, and Kano Pillars gaffer, was appointed by the club’s … Read more
Abia Warriors goalkeeper Johnson Nmecha is in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s trip to Kwara United. The Umuahia club head into the contest in confident mood following the oriental derby win over Rangers last week. Imama Amapakabo’s side currently occupy fourth position on the table with 39 points. Kwara United have also been impressive … Read more
Former Nigeria junior international goalkeeper and current Abia Warriors Technical Adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has admitted he was “a bit disappointed” with his players despite their hard-fought 1-0 Oriental Derby victory over title holders Rangers in Wednesday’s 2024/2025 NPFL matchday 25 clash in Umuahia, Completesports.com reports. Anthony Ijoma struck just before the half-time whistle to hand … Read more
Former champions Akwa United and Rivers United battled to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, matchday 25 encounter in Uyo on Wednesday. Ubong Friday gave Rivers United the lead after eight minutes. Akwa United levelled through Mare Abson seven minutes after the break. Ijeoma Desouza scored the decisive goal three minutes … Read more
Kano Pillars assistant coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro has described Abia Warriors a “formidable opponent”. The Sai Masu Gida will host Imama Amapakabo’s side at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday (today). “Facing Abia Warriors, considering their rich vein of form and with Imama as coach, is a tough task not just for us but … Read more
Imama Amapakabo, Technical Adviser of Abia Warriors, has expressed his delight with his strikers’ goal returns in the ongoing 2024/2025 NPFL season, Completesports.com reports. Amapakabo, a former Nigeria junior international goalkeeper, is in his second coaching spell with the 2024 President Federation Cup finalists. The 55-year-old gaffer shared his thoughts on Anthony Ijoma’s sixth goal … Read more
Executive Chairman of the Abia Warriors Management Board, John Obuh, has exclusively revealed to Completesports.com the key factors driving the club’s impressive form in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Abia Warriors currently sit fifth in the table after 22 rounds of matches— their best-ever performance at this stage of a Nigerian top-flight campaign. … Read more
Remo Stars extended their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL , to eight points following a thrilling 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Ikenne on Wednesday. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side rallied from 2-0 down to win the game. Ezekiel Ayodele gave Abia Warriors the lead on 25 minutes, while Ijoma … Read more