El-Kanemi Warriors Defeat Abia Warriors 2-0 in League Match

On Saturday, El-Kanemi Warriors achieved a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors at the El-Kanemi Warrior Stadium in Maiduguri, significantly denting Abia's hopes of securing a continental ticket. The match, overseen by referee Hannah Elaigwu, saw El-Kanemi dominate the first half, taking the lead in the 22nd minute when Daddi Abdulrahman converted a penalty.

They maintained a 1-0 advantage into halftime. Abia Warriors, aiming for a top-three finish for the second consecutive season, struggled to penetrate El-Kanemi's disciplined defense.

The match concluded with a decisive setback for Abia when Bashir Musa scored in the 86th minute, doubling El-Kanemi's lead. This victory lifted El-Kanemi to sixth place in the league with 41 points from 27 matches, just two points behind fifth-placed Abia.

Abia remains one point behind third-placed Enugu Rangers and two points adrift of Ikorodu City, while league leaders Rivers United sit at 46 points with three games in hand. Abia Warriors will attempt to revive their challenge when they host Shooting Stars on Matchday 29, while El-Kanemi will travel to Bauchi to face Wikki Tourist.