Abia Warriors secured a vital 1-0 victory over Kwara United on Sunday at the Enyimba International Stadium, courtesy of a fortunate first-half effort from Casmir Azubuike. The 29th-minute strike snapped a grueling five-match winless run for the Umuahia-based side and marked their first home success in over two months. This result provides much-needed relief for the Warriors, who last celebrated a home win on December 21, 2025, after a narrow triumph against Warri Wolves.
The match began with a lethargic tempo from the hosts, but they eventually seized control by pinning the “Harmony Boys” deep into their own territory. Fortune favored the Warriors nearly half an hour into the contest when Azubuike whipped a speculative cross into the box. The delivery completely deceived the Kwara United defense and goalkeeper Suraj Ayeleso, sailing directly into the back of the net to break the stalemate.
Kwara United mounted a fierce comeback attempt after the interval, dominating ball possession as they searched for an equalizer during the final stages of the game. However, the defensive unit of Jibrin Faiz, Kunle Adeleke, Innocent Gabriel, and captain Emmanuel Ogbuagu remained resolute. Their disciplined performance neutralized every offensive threat from the visitors, ensuring the solitary goal sufficed for the maximum three points.
Abia Warriors now shifts its focus to a challenging away trip to Maiduguri this Sunday to face El-Kanemi Warriors. In other regional news, Enyimba FC commenced a new era under head coach Emmanuel Gustave Deutsch with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Abiodun Joseph provided the highlight for the People’s Elephant with a well-taken goal in the 28th minute of that encounter.
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