NPFL orders Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars to upgrade stadiums

 

The organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have directed Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars and Barau FC to carry out urgent upgrades to the stadium facilities or risk being forced to play their matches at alternative grounds.

NPFL MATCHDAY ONE: Insurance, Enyimba, Abia Warriors, Tornadoes wins away

.Four draws, two home wins 

.24 goals in ten games

By Taofeek Babalola

The 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday one fixtures produced four away wins with Bendel Insurance, Enyimba FC, Abia Warriors as well as Niger Tornadoes recorded vital victories away from homes in the abridged league format.

Imama faces sack, gets 3-match ultimatum

By Taofeek Babalola

 

The management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has given the coach of the team, Imama Amapakabo and his technical team, mandate to turn club fortunes around by winning their next three matches or be ready to face stiff sanctions.

Lambert: I want to carve a niche for myself in the NPFL

 

.18-year-Old goalkeeper signs professional contract with Abia Warriors

By Taofeek Babalola

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia Youth team goalkeeper Chibueze Lambert has said that he is in the Nigeria professional Football League (NPFL) to learn, and making good use of every single opportunity given to him in the league.

Nigeria'll be back better after COVID 19 crisis, Says Jimoh Oni

Abia Warriors forward Jimoh Oni has encouraged Nigerians to be hopeful of better days ahead in the face of the COVID19 pandemic.

2019/2020 NPFL: MFM record first away win

.Plateau Utd, Abia Warriors, Wikki Tourists wins at home

. Samuel Amadi scores first goal of the season

By Taofeek Babalola

Actions finally resumed in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) across the country on Sunday after series of delay with eight matches played on the matchday one, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Ndifreke Effiong joins Akwa United on loan

Abia Warriors player Ndifreke Effiong has joined Akwa United on a season-long loan deal ahead of the new season. 

Sheriff Bashir signs 3-year deal with Katsina United

By Akanni Olawale 

Former Abia Warriors winger Sheriff Bashir has completed his switch to Katsina United ahead of the new season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ibrahim Musa wary of Abia Warriors’ threat

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars technical adviser Ibrahim Musa refuses to underestimate Abia Warriors ahead of matchday2 of the Aiteo Cup competition slated for Agege Stadium on Wednesday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Abia Warriors Fans Attack Katsina Utd cameraman

.Suffers broken head

By By Taofeek Babalola 

Irate Abia Warriors fans went berserk and descended on Katsina United video camera man Bishir Musa during matchday 17 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday in Umuahia.

Kabuga, Umar, six others shortlisted for League Bloggers Awards

The League Bloggers Awards (LBA) on Monday nominated Wikki Tourists duo of Nafiu Kabuga and Abba Umar alongside two other players for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Player for the month of March, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

El Kanemi to play five friendly games in one week

.End one month pre-season camping in Benin

.To register 40 players 

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri are set to play five Grade A friendly matches within a week after completing their one month pre-season camping in Benin City, Edo State, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reveals.

Rafael Everton vows to make Abia Warriors one of the best

Abia Warriors new manager Rafael Everton said he is in Umuahia with the intention of making the club one of the best in the land adding that he was happy with what he has seen on the ground, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Abia Warriors sign Rafael Everton as new coach

.To be unveiled next week

By Taofeek Babalola

Abia Warriors FC has completed the signing of Brazilian coach Rafael Everton as new manager, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

FA Cup: Abia Warriors beat Enyimba in final

Abia Warriors emerged winners of the 2017 Abia State FA Cup, winning a tense penalty shootout against Enyimba in Umuahia. The four-time Federation Cup champions had by far the better chances in regulation time, but were made to pay for profligate finishing, a theme that carried through even to the tie-breaker after a 1-1 result.

Abia Warriors splash cash on Adebayo

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia defender, Abiodun Adebayo who started and completed all the 19 matches for in the first phase of the on-going Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has been rewarded by the club for his efforts.

Ocheje is still our player -- Abia Warriors

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has denied media reports that one of their goalkeepers, Moses Ocheje, registered for the current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, has left the club.

Abia warriors 2 1 Lobi Stars: Okiemute injured

By Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars first choice goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah sustained an injury during his side’s 2-1 loss to Abia Warriors in match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

El Kanemi secure first away win since 2012

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors secured its first away win of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2016/2017 season after beating Abia Warriors 1-0  in a week nine game at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

Bosso expects warm reception in Umuahia

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, lssah Ladan Bosso says he expects a friendly welcome from Abia Warriors fans when he returns to Umuahia Stadium to face his old club in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 clash.