Ahead of the much-anticipated Abia derby between Abia Warriors Football Club and former African champions Enyimba International Football Club of Aba at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, Abia Warriors' combative midfielder, Ojonugwa Adejoh, has shared his thoughts on the epic encounter.
According to the Kogi State-born midfielder, Umu Chineke are prepared to lock horns with their elder brother in the Matchday 12 fixture of the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League.
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Adejoh expressed optimism that Abia Warriors will get the better of the People's Elephant, despite their recent back-to-back losses.
"Abia Warriors are prepared one hundred percent, because in our last two games we did not get the required results. So, coming into this game, we have been putting in work every day to get the three points," he said.
The midfielder also stated that the Warriors will fight for the three points at stake, as it will improve their standing on the league table.
"I believe that it's a football game, and in every game, we approach it differently. Yes, with all due respect to Enyimba Football Club, Abia Warriors Football Club is one hundred percent ready for this game. We are not going to leave any stone unturned. We will come all out to get the three points because it will take us up the league table and boost our confidence level," he said.
Head to Head (in the last 5 games)
- 26/05/24: AWFC 0-1 Enyimba
- 10/12/23: Enyimba 2-1 AWFC
- 06/04/22: AWFC 2-1 Enyimba
- 19/12/21: Enyimba 2-1 AWFC
- 24/06/21: AWFC 0-1 Enyimba
Andrew Abalaogu, shot stopper Nmecha Johnson, and Samuel Ogunjimi are all out with minor injuries, while winger Izuchukwu Christian is back in action.
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