Abia Warriors performed out two 1-1 attracts in Uyo on Sunday, January 19, 2025, towards Dakkada FC and Akwa United, as a part of their mid-season preparations.
The primary match noticed Abia Warriors face Dakkada FC on the Uyo Township Stadium by 12pm. The Warriors took the lead early through a penalty kick however have been unable to carry onto it following eager stress by the NNL aspect.
Following a interval of sustained stress, Dakkada equalized within the second half to make it 1-1. Dakkada FC, not concerned in Nationwide League motion this weekend, used the pleasant to maintain their gamers match-fit.
Within the second match of the day, Abia Warriors confronted Akwa United at 3:00 pm. As soon as once more, the Warriors took the lead, this time within the second half, however Akwa United responded with a purpose to finish the match in a 1-1 draw.
Each matches have been essential and afforded the coaches alternative to check legs, as they purpose to construct health and enhance their techniques forward of their respective upcoming engagements within the 2024/2025 soccer season. Akwa United, who’ve a brand new coach, Kennedy Boboye, is making ready for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League season, which begins on January 26 with a number of new gamers of their bid for revival.
Whereas neither staff might safe a win, the pleasant matches supplied beneficial follow and alternative for followers to take pleasure in high footballing motion.