Club strengthens ranks ahead of Oriental Derby clash with Rangers, eyes top-two finish.
Abia Warriors have made significant mid-season moves to strengthen their squad as they chase a top-two finish in the 2025/2026 NPFL season, Sportblits.com reports.
Uzoma Leads New Arrivals
Nigeria-born striker Uzoma Chinonso Stephen, formerly with Lebanese side Al Nabatehi, headlines the club’s reinforcements. He is joined by:
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- Odunlami Yinka – left winger from 9th Planet FC
- Omoge Ebenezer Sogo – right winger from Aso Football Academy
- Ibrahimi Idris Alonge – left winger from Adoration FC
- Ugwu Tochukwu Valentine – midfielder from Solution FC, Awka
Chairman John Obuh had earlier revealed the club’s plan to sign five new players to bolster their push for a potential CAF Champions League berth.
Four Players Released
Following an evaluation of performances in the first stanza of the season, Abia Warriors parted ways with four players:
- Taheer Abubakar – now with Wikki Tourists, scoring three goals in five matches
- Samuel Faniyi
- Fred David
- Victor Chukwudi
Injury Woes Ahead of Oriental Derby
Ahead of their Matchday 25 clash against Enugu Rangers at Aba Stadium, the Warriors face injury setbacks. Defender Augustine Njoku, Yakub Hammed, Wilson Elu, and Ayodele Ezekiel remain sidelined, while Innocent Godwin and Israel Joseph are also unavailable.
Abia Warriors aim for their third win against Rangers in six meetings, having previously won two out of five encounters. The match kicks off on Sunday at the Aba Stadium.
