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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 23: Abia Warriors dim Sunshine Stars in Umuahia

Posted : 11 February 2025

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia continued their good run in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they recorded their fifth win in their last six outings with a comfortable 3-0 victory over visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure at the Umuahia Township Stadium.


Two goals in the first half and a late goal in the second minute of added time gave Umu Chineke all the points at stake in a thrilling encounter that had spectators on the edge of their seats.


Coach Imama Amapakabo of Abia Warriors made two changes to the squad that defeated Akwa United in the previous league fixture, with Ojonugwa Adejoh and Paul Samson getting the gaffer’s nod in place of Yakub Hammed and Emmanuel Onu.


It was a game of two halves, as the Warriors dominated the first 45 minutes, whereas the visitors had more possession in the second period.


The Warriors took the lead in the 18th minute when a ferocious cross from Ayodele Ezekiel was headed toward goal by Anthony Ijoma. However, Sunshine Stars’ Chidozie Iwundu inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving the Warriors their first goal.


After a good spell, Anthony Ijoma doubled the lead for the Warriors in the 36th minute with a simple finish after being put through on goal by Ojonugwa Adejoh’s devastating defense-splitting pass.


The first half ended 2-0 in favor of the home side, and the visitors came out fighting in the second half. However, the day belonged to the Warriors as second-half substitute Ogunjimi Samuel scored from a tight angle off a Nur Muhammed cross in the second of the four added minutes, sending the spectators into a frenzy.


It was Ogunjimi’s second goal in as many league games, sealing the match as a contest.


Up next for the Warriors is the Abia State FA Cup semi-final clash against Ahudiyannem FC of Abiriba at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3 PM.

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