Abia Warriors beat Ikorodu City 2-1 to stay 4th in NPFL

Abia Warriors secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in NPFL action on Saturday. Paul Samson and Valentine Ugwu found the net for the hosts, while Aderemi Adeoye scored for Ikorodu City in the closely contested match.

The win keeps Abia Warriors firmly in fourth position on the league table with 55 points, continuing their strong campaign this season. Technical adviser Imama Amapakabo expressed special satisfaction with the victory, particularly noting that both teams are competing for similar objectives in the league race.

Amapakabo dedicated the win to player Chukwuemeka Obioma, celebrating the recent addition to his family and Obioma's consistent performances for the team. The result maintains Abia Warriors' position among the top contenders in the NPFL, with fans hopeful they can push for even higher positions as the season progresses.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/20/npfl-amapakabo-elated-with-abia-warriors-win-over-ikorodu-city/