NPFL:Abia Warriors Target Maximum Points Against El-Kanemi Warriors — Adejoh
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By Sportsgister
Having come out unscathed in the mid-week league fixture against Niger Tornadoes in Kaduna, Abia Warriors are poised to go for the kill against El-Kanemi Warriors of Maidugiri in the penultimate game of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League.
The tie against El-Kanemi Warriors will be the last home game of the ongoing season for Umu Chineke, and they are determined to make the most of it, especially now they are on the threshold of picking a Continental slot.
After a hard fought draw against Ikon Allah Boys in the last league game, Umu Chineke are battle ready for the fight. This was made known to the club’s media by the Warriors combative midfielder, Ojonugwa Adejoh, during a media chat.
“The Warriors are 100% ready for the match tomorrow.We have put in a lot of work in training after our mid-week fixture. The spirit is high in the Warriors camp, and we are ready to go.”
The Kogi State born midfielder also disclosed that the Warriors are not bothered about the previous results between the two clubs, even as he said that the Warriors are not in any kind of pressure but are only focused on securing the three points at stake.
“No two games are the same, we all know how important this match is for us as a club so, we are going all out to get the maximum three points.
*No pressure whatsoever, we are only focused on getting the desired three points tomorrow,” he said.
A glance on the NPFL table indicates that Abia Warriors are occupying the third position with 57 points after 36 games, while El-Kanemi Warriors are on 15th position, 11 points behind Umu Chineke.
*Head To Head: Last 5 Games*
15/12/24 EWFC 3-0 AWFC
15/05/19 AWFC 2-1 EWFC
10/02/19 EWFC 1-0 AWFC
21/05/18 AWFC 1-0 EWFC
17/01/18 EWFC 1-0 AWFC
*Injury Update*
OUT
Abia Warriors skipper, Augustine Njoku is still out with a hamstring injury and Warriors amiable left back, Isaac Afolabi misses the game with a bout of fever.
Abia Warriors will engage El-Kanemi Warriors in a Matchday 37 league fixture on Sunday, 11th May 2025, at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Kickoff time is 3.00pm.
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