LIVE UPDATE: Abia Warriors 0-0 Enyimba

It is going to be battle royale today, November, 1, when Abia Warriors Football club of Umuahia host league leaders,Enyimba international of Aba in what has been widely described as the “Abia el-classico”.

The Peoples Elephant will be visiting Umuahia with the intention of getting all three points and breaking the jinx of never defeating their oriental brothers in the Premier league since the capital club made it to the elite class two
seasons ago. In their previous three meetings, Abia Warriors have an edge with a win and two draws.

In their first Premier league season, Abia Warriors, with 1-0 win became the only team to beat Enyimba in their fortress in Aba while the second leg encounter ended 3-3 in Umuahia. Earlier this season at
the Enyimba International stadium, Aba, the two sides settled for a 2-2 draw.

Kwara United dropped into the relegation zone after a 1 – 0 loss to Enyimba International in Week 35 (last week) thanks to captain Chinedu Udoji’s goal.

Enyimba’s win at the Aba international stadium sees them consolidate that position at the top of the table with 65 points.

Giwa FC is on 60 points while Warri Wolves is on 59 points.

However, Enyimba can win the league today with all three points and hoping results in other centres go their way (Giwa FC and Heartland FC lose).

Enyimba home team supporters

This game promises to be a cracker and Naij.com is on ground at Umuahia to bring you minute-by-minute account of the game.

Enyimba XI: Thomas, Ojobo, John, Aloma, Anaemena, Udoji, Sokari, Abalogu, Anaezemba, Bassey, Onyekachi

Abia Warriors XI: 22. Chinedu Anozie, 21. Ndifreke Effiong, 3. Valentine Nwabili, 28. Henry Ochuba, 27. Nnaemeka Anyanwu, 13. Ike ThankGod, 34. Anthony Okemiri, 25. Sheriff Bashir, 10. Chisom Chikatara, 12. Ifeanyi Onyeali, 31. Shedrack Asiegbu

 

18: The freekick is taken but cleared easily. Abia Warriors 0-0 Enyimba.

17: FOUL… an Enyimba defender raises a high foot on Chikatara…he is lucky not to receive a card. Freekick to Abia Warriors.

15: The corner kick is taken, but cleared easily by Abia Warriors bacline. Entertaining game we have here!

13: The hosts have had the better of the opening exchanges but they have a corner kick to defend.

12: Good move by Enyimba involving Ojobo and Sokari ends in Abalogu crossing to the goalie.

11: Captain Udoji forces striker Chikatara to concede a throw in… Abia Warriors 0 – 0 Enyimba

10: Femi Thomas delaying the chance to take a kick…his Enyimba team mates berate him. Enyimba have been a bit nervy in first 10 minutes.

6: Abia Warriors started the match better but Enyimba have now gotten control of the midfield after the frenzy opening spell.

4: Femi Thomas still receiving treatment.

2: Goalie Femi Thomas of Enyimba is called into action right away and he is down after hitting the post. He made a wonderful save to deny Abia Warriors starman Chisom Chikatara.

1: The game is underway

 

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