The Umuahia club says its position near the bottom of the NPFL table is unacceptable and promises action as the relegation fight tightens.
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Abia Warriors have apologised to their fans after a poor run of results in the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The club said the team’s current position is unacceptable for a side with its ambition.
The Umu Chineke have gone six league games without a win after a 2-2 home draw with Doma United on Sunday. They twice came from behind in that game. The result left them 19th with 11 points from 12 matches.
Imama Amapakabo’s side have two wins, five draws and five defeats this season. New Bet9ja users can look up Bet9ja’s YOHAIG promo offer before the next round.
In its statement, the club offered a “sincere and unreserved apology” to supporters. It said it understands their frustration, disappointment and pain, and that their concerns have been heard. The club added that steps are already being taken to arrest the team’s slide.
Abia Warriors also asked fans for continued prayers, patience and support. The club promised that, together with its supporters, it will turn the season around.
Amapakabo has pointed to wastefulness in front of goal. After the Doma United draw, he said only one player in a squad of about 30 converts chances, and even that player misses some. Readers following the relegation fight can check the current Bet9ja bonus.
The fall is steep for a club that was still chasing a continental place in May. Sitting 19th after 12 games leaves very little margin for error.
The next chance to change the story comes on Sunday, November 15, when Abia Warriors host Inter Lagos at 4:00pm. Matchday 13 runs from November 13 to 15 across the league.
Abia Warriors are not alone in trouble, as Enyimba, Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors are all on 11 points. Fans who enjoy picking results can pick this weekend’s NPFL results on Super9ja.
Apologies do not win points. Can Amapakabo find a second reliable scorer before the damage becomes permanent?
📌 Did You Know?
- Last season, Abia Warriors dropped to fourth in the table after a 5-1 defeat at Katsina United on matchday 34.
- A 2-0 home loss to Kun Khalifat on matchday 37 in May dented their continental hopes.
- After that defeat, the club suspended Amapakabo and chief coach Bethel Oji over alleged insubordination.
- Reports say NPFL clubs have shared the first tranche of a $7.5 million sponsorship fee for the league.
- Bendel Insurance host Shooting Stars on Friday, November 13, at 6:00pm to open matchday 13.
