After two games without a win, the focus is on returning to winning ways as we head to the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia State to face Abia Warriors this Sunday. A 1-0 defeat to Bayelsa United on the 8th, followed by a 1-1 draw at home to Remo Stars last weekend, has seen us drop five vital points. But despite the setbacks, we remain a determined, upward-moving side. With just one matchday to go before the season splits, this is a crucial opportunity to get back on track. The players are ready to step up and fight for the three points, knowing how important this game is for reigniting our season.

Team News

Our captain, Waliu Ojetoye, is currently on national team duty with the Super Eagles, who will face Ghana on Sunday in the CHAN 2025 Qualifier. Kelechi Onwe is still in the recovery phase, while Shola Adelani is sidelined with a minor knock. All other players are fit and available for selection.

Set for the Task

Although we’ve gone two games without a win, there’s only one loss in that run, and it’s one that could have been avoided – a narrow defeat. So, those two results haven’t really shaken our confidence. We remain the league’s top scorers with 23 goals, with Remo Stars and Kano Pillars closest on 19. Heading into this fixture against a side that has conceded the most goals this season, it promises to be an exciting challenge for us.

Abia Warriors: What We Can Expect

Abia Warriors had a tough November, picking up just one win and a draw from five games, with three defeats. But they’ve found some rhythm in December, registering one win and one loss. Their back-to-back home victories will no doubt give them some confidence, but we know exactly what to expect. We’ve been in similar situations before and won’t be caught off guard. Our focus is clear, and we’re confident we’ll get the job done.

Abia Warrriors Recent Form

Abia Warriors 1 – 1 Enyimba

Rivers United 1 – 0 Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors 2 – 0 Katsina United

Shooting Stars 2 – 0 Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors 2 – 1 Niger Tornadoes

Match Details

●     Venue: Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia

●     Kick-off Time: 4:00pm

●     Date: Sunday 22nd, December

●     Follow the Action: Stay tuned with us on social media @IkoroduCityFC for live updates and all the action as it happens during the game.

For you, the fans, we know that two games without a win can feel like an eternity. But trust us, the team is focused and ready to get back to winning ways.