NPFL:Kwara United, Abia Warriors Share Spoils In Ilorin
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By Sportsgister
Abia Warriors left unscathed at the Kwara State Stadium after being held to a goalless draw by Kwara United Football Club, in the matchday 26 fixture of the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)
The match lived up to its billing as it was thrilling, intriguing, entertaining and exciting but could not produce any goal as both sides failed to make hay in the final third.
Abia Warriors gaffer, Imama Amapakabo, made two changes to the side that defeated reigning Champions, Enugu Rangers in their last game, with Samuel Atavti and Innocent Godwin replacing Captain Augustine Njoku and Wilson Elu respectfully.
The match started in a cagey affair but soon snowballed into a true NPFL clash with exchange of forays.
It ended 0-0 in the first half but it was the Warriors that controlled proceedings in the early stages of the second half.
The hosts however, relied on occasional counter attacks and trickery in trying to undo the Warriors, but the visitors defence remained resolute.
There was a troubling moment for the Warriors in the 49th minute as goalkeeper, Nmecha Johnson was hit by a stray foot after making a routine save and was later replaced by Sharp Uzoigwe after receiving medical attention.
Buoyed by vociferous support from the teeming spectators, Kwara United, came out smoking in the closing stages of the game after wholesale substitutions from their bench led by former Abia Warriors Assistant Coach, Tunde Sani but the Warriors were not to be denied as they held on to get a deserved draw in a pulsating encounter.
Up next for the Warriors is a home fixture against Nasarawa United at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, 2nd March 2025.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
