D’Tigers Launch AfroBasket 2025 Campaign with Commanding Win Over Madagascar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, delivered a strong start to their AfroBasket 2025 journey with a convincing 77–59 victory over...
SPORTS247 Aug 13, 2025

Abia Warriors Secure the Signature of Prolific Striker Chindi Merpring

Nigeria Premier Football League side Abia Warriors of Umuahia, famously nicknamed The Warlords, have completed the signing of young hot-shot...
SPORTS247 Aug 13, 2025

Shooting Stars Assistant Coach Collapses During Training, Confirmed Dead

Shooting Stars Sports Club have confirmed that newly appointed Assistant Coach, Akin Olowookere, collapsed during a training session and was later...
SPORTSRATION.COM Aug 11, 2025

CAF Confederations Cup: Abia Warriors, Kwara Utd Handed Tough, Tricky Foes

Nigeria’s flag bearers in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederations Cup, Abia Warriors of Umuahia and Kwara United of Ilorin, have been handed what is...
INDEPENDENT.NG Aug 9, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United face Asante Kotoko, Abia Warriors vs Mali’s Djoliba

Nigeria’s rivalry with Ghana will be stirred again when Kwara United take on Asante Kotoko in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup,...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Aug 9, 2025

Remo Stars, Kwara United Other Nigerian Clubs Know Opponents for CAF Inter Club Competition First Round Preliminary 2025/26 Season

Kwara United will face Ghanaian heavyweights Asante Kotoko, while debutants Abia Warriors have been handed a stern test against Mali’s Djoliba in...
SPORTS247 Aug 9, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United, Abia Warriors get tough West African opponents

The preliminary round matches will be played over two legs in September, with aggregate winners moving on to the second preliminary round scheduled...
PREMIUM TIMES Aug 9, 2025

Abia Warriors, Kwara Utd get tough CAF Confederation Cup draws

Nigeria’s CAF Confederation Cup representatives, Abia Warriors and Kwara United, have been handed challenging fixtures in the preliminary round of...
SPORTINGLIFE.NG Aug 9, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Abia Warriors, Kwara United Get Tough Preliminary Draws

Nigeria’s flagbearers in the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup, Abia Warriors and Kwara United, have been drawn against formidable opposition in the...
NAIJANEWS.COM Aug 9, 2025

CAFCL/CC: Remo Stars, Rivers United get favourable draws

Nigerian champions, Remo Stars, and Rivers United got favourable draws in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round draw, while Kwara...
ACLSPORTS.COM Aug 9, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United, Abia Warriors Get Tough Draw

Kwara United, and Abia Warriors have been handed tough draw in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com. The draw ceremony for this...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Aug 9, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Abia Warriors, Kwara United handed tricky draws

Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Abia Warriors and Kwara United have been handed tricky draws in the preliminary round of...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 9, 2025

Nigerian clubs to know CAF Inter Club opponents on Saturday

Nigeria’s representatives in the 2025/26 CAF Inter Club Competitions – Remo Stars, Rivers United, Abia Warriors and Kwara United – will know their...
ACLSPORTS.COM Aug 6, 2025

Katsina Utd, El-Kanemi Warriors Snatch Players From Abia Warriors

Katsina United and El-Kanemi Warriors appear to have found a fruitful recruitment source in Abia Warriors, as the two NPFL clubs have secured two...
LEADERSHIP.NG Aug 6, 2025

NNL: Edel FC Confirm Departure Of Hot-Shot Merpring To Abia Warriors

The hierarchy of Edel FC, a Nigeria National League (NNL) second-tier club, have exclusively informed Completesports.com that they are aware of the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Aug 5, 2025

NPFL: Katsina United, El-Kanemi Warriors Swoop On Abia Warriors; Snatch Ogwuche, Ewuga

Katsina United and El-Kanemi Warriors appear to have found a fruitful recruitment ground in Abia Warriors, as the two Nigeria Premier Football...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Aug 5, 2025

NPFL: Enyimba hit with players exodus ahead new season

No fewer than eight players have departed Enyimba ahead of the start of the 2025/26 season, DAILY POST reports. Goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena, and Divine...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 3, 2025

Rangers down Abia Warriors preseason clash

Nigeria’s eight-time league champions, Rangers International FC, began their preseason campaign for the 2025/2026 NPFL season with a hard-fought...
BLUEPRINT.NG Aug 2, 2025

Rangers down Abia Warriors in pre-season clash

Nigeria’s eight-time league champions, Rangers International FC, began their preseason campaign for the 2025/2026 NPFL season with a hard-fought...
BLUEPRINT.NG Aug 2, 2025

Transfer: Adejoh writes farewell message to Abia Warriors after AS Marsa move

Ojonugwa Adejoh has penned an emotional farewell message to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Abia Warriors, after signing for Tunisian...
DAILY POST (NG Aug 1, 2025

NPFL: Katsina United Sign 7 New Players For 2025-26 Season

Katsina United have announced the arrival of seven new players ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The new players...
LEADERSHIP.NG Aug 1, 2025

Abia Warriors Announce Death of Club Staff, Mr Augustine Eze Asiegbu

Nigeria Premier Football League side, Abia Warriors, have announced the passing of one of their staff members, Mr Augustine Eze Asiegbu, also known...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jul 31, 2025

NPFL: Katsina United sign seven new players for 2025-26 season

Katsina United have announced the arrival of seven new players ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The newly...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 31, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors Target Odah, Lawal To Boost CAF Confederation Cup Ambitions

Former Super Eagles invitee and experienced goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah, has been linked with a move to Abia Warriors following his stint with Bravos...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 30, 2025

NPFL: Joseph Atule close to Abia Warriors move

Joseph Atule is on the verge of completing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Abia Warriors. Atule is reportedly finalising a...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 30, 2025

CAF Interclub Draw Beckons as Remo Stars, Rivers United, Abia Warriors, and Kwara United Await Opponents

Nigeria’s quartet of continental hopefuls – Remo Stars, Rivers United, Abia Warriors, and Kwara United – will know their first opponents in the...
SPORTS247 Jul 29, 2025

Champions Remo Stars open new NPFL season with testy home game vs Rivers United

NPFL champions Remo Stars will open their 2025/2026 season with a testy home game against last season’s runners-up Rivers United. This was made...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jul 28, 2025

CHAN: Anthony Ijoma shines for Super Eagles Team B

Anthony Ijoma, a standout player from Abia Warriors FC, has been making waves in the Super Eagles Team B as they prepare for the upcoming CHAN...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM Jul 25, 2025

Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo Shuns Kano Pillars, Commits To Abia Warriors For 2025/26 NPFL Season

Abia Warriors have scored a major win off the pitch with the official confirmation that Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo will remain at the helm...
SPORTS247 Jul 22, 2025

Abia Warriors Edge KMK Academy 1-0 in Uyo Preseason Friendly

Abia Warriors continued their build-up to their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Nationwide League side KMK...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jul 22, 2025

Imama Amapakabo Spotted in Uyo, Rejects Kano Pillars Move to Lead Abia Warriors’ Historic Continental Campaign

Abia Warriors head coach, Imama Amapakabo, has turned down an approach from Kano Pillars to remain with the Umuahia-based side, as they prepare for...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jul 22, 2025

NPFL: Amapakabo not leaving Abia Warriors – Official

Abia Warriors have insisted that Technical Adviser, Imama Amapakabo, will remain at the club for the 2025–26 season. It would be recalled that...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 22, 2025

Home Eagles Beat Ojodu City In Pre-CHAN Friendly

The home-based Super Eagles continued their build-up towards the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, by beating Ojodu City 2-0 on Friday. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 18, 2025

Super Eagles 2 Ojodu City 0: Bankole and Ijeoma on target for Eric Chelle's team in friendly

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team, popularly known as the CHAN Eagles, secured a 2-0 victory over Ojodu City in a warm-up match ahead of the upcoming...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Jul 17, 2025

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes recruit five new players ahead new season

Niger Tornadoes have added five new players to their squad ahead of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The newly recruited...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 17, 2025

Home Eagles pip Remo Stars in pre-CHAN 2024 friendly

The home-based Super Eagles defeated Remo Stars 1-0 in a pre-2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, friendly in Ikenne on Tuesday. It was the...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 15, 2025

CHAN 2024: Home Eagles Pip Remo Stars 1-0 In Friendly

The home-based Super Eagles defeated Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, champions Remo Stars 1-0 in their first test game ahead of the 2024...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 15, 2025

Nigerian Defender Isaac Afolabi Makes European Leap, Signs With KF Laçi

Abia Warriors left-back Isaac Lawal Afolabi, aged 18, has embarked on his first senior move to European football by signing with Albanian...
SPORTS247 Jul 13, 2025

NPFL: Afolabi leaves Abia Warriors for Albanian club FK Laci

Isaac Afolabi has joined Albanian side KF Laçi from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL club Abia Warriors. The details of the youngster’s move...
DAILY POST (NG Jul 12, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors report Kano Pillars to NPFL on Imama

The transfer imbroglio involving Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars over the services of head coach Imama Amapakabo has now taken a different...
ACLSPORTS.COM Jul 12, 2025

Swiss Based Coach Adeyemi Charts Grassroots Football Development With Badagry United FC Director, Danladi Musa

Swiss-based football coach, Adeyemi Anthony Adedeji has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting grassroots football development in Nigeria during a...
SPORTS247 Jul 12, 2025

Exclusive: Abia Warriors, Enyimba Settle Player Dues as NFF Imposes Transfer Ban on Heartland, Bendel Insurance, Others

Abia Warriors and Enyimba International FC have successfully settled their outstanding financial obligations to former players, thereby escaping a...
SPORTS247 Jul 12, 2025

NPFL: Obuh Confirms Amapakabo’s Return To Abia Warriors After Peace Talks

Amapakabo Set To Join Team In Uyo For Preseason   John Obuh, Executive Chairman of Abia Warriors, has confirmed to Completesports.com that Head...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 11, 2025

Imama Amapakabo Set to Arrive in Kano for Final Talks with Pillars

SportsRation can exclusively confirm that former Abia Warriors head coach, Imama Amapakabo, is expected to arrive in Kano, Saturday, July 12, 2025,...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jul 11, 2025

28 players in Ikenne CHAN Eagles camp

Preparations for Nigeria’s campaign at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) gathered momentum yesterday as two players from Abia Warriors,...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM Jul 9, 2025

Abia Warriors’ Continental Dream Faces Disruption Amid Imama Exit Rumours

The atmosphere around Abia Warriors is tense despite the club’s historic qualification for the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup—a first in their...
SPORTS247 Jul 9, 2025

Five Players Ineligible To Feature For Home-Based Super Eagles At CHAN 2024

Five players have become ineligible to feature for Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles at this year’s Africa Nations Championship in Uganda, Tanzania...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 9, 2025

Amapakabo Missing From Abia Warriors Preseason Camp Amid Kano Pillars Links

Imama Amapakabo, former Nigeria U-23 international goalkeeper and current Head Coach of Abia Warriors, is yet to arrive at the team’s preseason...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 9, 2025

Super Eagles camp update: 28 players in Ikenne battling for African Nations Championship spots

Preparations for Nigeria’s campaign at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) gathered momentum on Wednesday as two players from Abia Warriors,...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Jul 8, 2025

Abia Warriors Pay Courtesy Visit to Legendary Mr. Football

Abia Warriors Football Club have paid a heartfelt visit to Mr. Ejikeme Ikwunze, affectionately known…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Jul 6, 2025

“It’s a Dream Season” — Ayodele Ezekiel Reflects on Breakthrough Year With Abia Warriors and Super Eagles Call-Up

Ayodele Ezekiel, the electric right winger for Abia Warriors FC, has described the 2024/2025 NPFL campaign as a “dream season,” following his key...
SPORTS247 Jul 5, 2025

Abia Warriors Trio Earns CHAN Call-Up

Three Abia Warriors players have been called up to the Nigeria Super Eagles B-Team, also…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Jul 5, 2025

Peter Rufai: A Monumental Loss to Nigeria – Coach Obuh

The sudden passing of Peter Rufai, the legendary former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has sent shockwaves…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Jul 4, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United, Abia Warriors Face Disqualification Threat Over Player Indebtedness

The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) has issued a stern warning to clubs indebted to players...
SPORTS247 Jul 3, 2025

Financial Standoff: Obuh Allegedly Sets Debt Settlement From Kwara United as a Condition For Paying Abia Warriors Players’ Outstabding Salary

As the July 31, 2025 deadline for CAF Confederation Cup registration looms, a brewing financial standoff threatens the participation of two...
SPORTS247 Jul 2, 2025

Inter-club competitions: CAF releases requirements for clubs

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the requirements for clubs participating in the 2025/2026 Inter-Club...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jul 1, 2025

CAF Confederation Cup: Abia Warriors Get Akwa Ibom State Nod For Debut At ‘Nest Of Champions’ – Obuh

Executive Chairman of the Abia Warriors Management Board, John Obuh, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Akwa Ibom State Government...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jul 1, 2025

Kwara United Win First President Federation Cup After Penalty Shootout Win Vs Abakaliki FC

Kwara United claimed their first-ever President Federation Cup title after edging out giant killers Abakaliki FC on penalty shootout. After both...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 28, 2025

Transfer: Abia Warriors Set To Sign Gabriel From Enyimba

Abia Warriors are close to finalising a move for defender, Innocent Gabriel from nine-time league champions, Enyimba. The Umuahia-based club are...
LEADERSHIP.NG Jun 27, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors set to sign Gabriel from Enyimba

Abia Warriors are close to finalising a move for defender, Innocent Gabriel from nine-time league champions, Enyimba. The Umuahia-based club are...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 26, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors Target Enyimba’s Gabriel, Step Up CAFCC Preparations

Abia Warriors of Umuahia are making no mistakes in bolstering their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 second-tier CAF interclub competition,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 25, 2025

Federation Cup Final: Kwara United Not Afraid Of ‘Giant-Killers’ Abakaliki FC — Coach Sanni

Head Coach of Kwara United, Tunde Sanni, has exclusively told Completesports.com that his ‘Harmony Boys’ are not fretting over the ‘giant-killers’...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 18, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors begin preparation for 2025/26 season

Abia Warriors have commenced preparations for the 2025/26 season. The Umuahia-based club finished third in the Nigeria Premier Football League,...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jun 17, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors commence preparation for 2025/26 season

Abia Warriors have commenced preparations for the 2025/26 season, DAILY POST reports. The Umuahia-based club finished third in the Nigeria Premier...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 17, 2025

Abia Warriors begin preparation for CAF Confederation Cup

Players of Abia Warriors have started returning to the team’s camp to begin preparations for the team’s maiden foray into African inter-club...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Jun 17, 2025

Obuh Honoured With Champion Of Democracy Award

One of the leading radio stations in Abia State, Family Love FM, has honoured some…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Jun 13, 2025

Adekunle Adeleke Urges More CHAN, WAFU Tournaments to Boost Home-Based Stars

Nigerian footballer Adekunle Adeleke emphasized the importance of increasing CHAN (African Nations Championship) and WAFU competitions to benefit...
SPORTS247 Jun 12, 2025

MJA to host 2025 President Federation Cup grand finale

For the second successive year, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will host the grand finale of the President Federation Cup competition, which is...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM Jun 9, 2025

NFF confirms venue for 2025 President Federation Cup

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Monday confirmed Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, as the venue for the 2025 President Federation...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 9, 2025

Mobolaji Johnson Arena To Host 2025 President Federation Cup Final

For the second successive year, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will host the grand finale of the President Federation Cup competition, which is...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jun 9, 2025

Mobolaji Johnson Arena to host 2025 President Federation Cup grand finale

For the second successive year, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will host the grand finale of the President Federation Cup competition, which is...
THENFF Jun 9, 2025

Abia Warriors Chairman John Obuh Holds Thanksgiving Service in Abuja

Chairman of Abia Warriors Football Club, Coach John Sam Obuh, on Sunday held a special…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG Jun 8, 2025

Indebtedness: Enyimba, Plateau, Abia Warriors Others Shun PSAC Deadline as Only 3SC, Starbuilders Comply

With just 24 hours remaining before the expiration of the 45-day deadline issued by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Players Status and...
SPORTS247 Jun 1, 2025

Enugu Set to Host National Youth Sports Events with Security, Modern Facilities, and Cultural Grandeur – Commissioner Love Ikechukwu

Enugu State has declared its full preparedness to host upcoming national youth sporting events, promising state-of-the-art infrastructure, maximum...
SPORTS247 May 29, 2025

Abia Warriors Risk Expulsion From CAF Confederation Cup

Nigeria representative, Abia Warriors FC in the 2025/2026 CAF Confederations Cup is in danger of being expelled from the competition due to failure...
SPORTS247 May 29, 2025

NPFL: Obuh Reflects On Abia Warriors’ Tortuous Road To Historic Top-Three Finish

John Obuh, Executive Chairman of the Abia Warriors Management Committee, has revealed the club’s “tortuous” road to their first-ever NPFL top-three...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 28, 2025

Pinnick Charges Abia Warriors To Go For Continental Glory

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged players and officials…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG May 27, 2025

NPFL: Amapakabo Plots Tactical Fixes Ahead Abia Warriors’ CAFCC Campaign

Imama Amapakabo, Head Coach of Abia Warriors, has tacitly revealed his team’s planned technical adjustments ahead of next season’s CAF inter-club...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 26, 2025

NPFL Final Day: Ex-Barcelona man sinks with Heartland as Abia Warriors edge Ikorodu City to continental spot

The 2024–25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season came to a dramatic close on Sunday, with triumph, heartbreak, and final-day...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA May 25, 2025

NPFL: Megwo Vows Abia Warriors Will ‘Enjoy Themselves’ Against Ikorodu City

Abia Warriors hitman, Sunday Megwo, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the team will be under no pressure in their Sunday’s final match...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 24, 2025

Eunisell to host Abia Warriors in Lagos after impressive NPFL season

Leading specialty Chemicals Company and proud sponsor of Abia Warriors FC, Eunisell Limited, will host the team to a special dinner on Monday, May...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM May 22, 2025

Abia Warriors Hold Thanksgiving Service

Following a successful 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign, Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia,…
ABIAWARRIORSFC.COM.NG May 18, 2025

‘The Important Thing Is World Cup Qualification’ – Obuh Hails Flying Eagles Despite U-20 AFCON Title Miss

John Obuh, former Nigeria U-20 Flying Eagles coach and current Executive Committee Chairman of Abia Warriors FC, has expressed satisfaction with...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 17, 2025

NPFL: Finidi sure of Rivers United Champions League spot

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George believes that his team is better placed to finish in a CAF Champions League spot at the end of the...
DAILY POST (NG May 15, 2025

NPFL: Finidi Upbeat Rivers United Will Beat Abia Warriors To Second Spot

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George is optimistic his side will secure a place in the CAF Champions League. The Port Harcourt club and...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 15, 2025

Abia Warriors Will Make Nigeria Proud In CAF Confederation Cup – Coach

Abia Warriors coach Imama Amapakabo has revealed that the club will represent Nigeria with pride in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. The club...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA May 14, 2025

NPFL: ‘Preparation for 2025/2026 CAFCC Starts Immediately’ — Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo

Imama Amapakabo, Head Coach of Abia Warriors, has disclosed that there is no time to waste as preparations for their maiden CAF Confederation Cup...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 14, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors Top Scorer Ijoma Relishes Maiden CAF Berth Amid April POTM Honour

Abia Warriors hitman, Anthony Ijoma, has expressed joy over his club’s potential third-place finish in the 2024/2025 NPFL — a feat that has...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 14, 2025

Amapakabo Vows Early Preparations as Abia Warriors Eye Historic CAF Debut

Following Abia Warriors’ first-ever qualification for a CAF continental competition, head coach Imama Amapakabo has pledged to begin intensive...
SPORTS247 May 13, 2025

NPFL: Abia Warriors will fortify team for continental engagement – Amapakabo

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has promised to fortify the team ahead of their continental engagement next season. The...
DAILY POST (NG May 13, 2025
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