Abia Warriors technical adviser Imama Amapakabo has described his side’s Matchday 18 victory over Warri Wolves as a “difficult” and “hard-fought” encounter. The Umuahia-based club secured a vital 1–0 win on Sunday, December 21, 2025, thanks to a dramatic 96th-minute penalty converted by star forward Sunday Megwo.
The match at the Umuahia Township Stadium appeared destined for a stalemate as Warri Wolves’ defensive block frustrated the home side for the majority of the 90 minutes. However, deep into stoppage time, the Warriors were awarded a spot-kick, which Megwo coolly dispatched to secure all three points.
“The game against Warri Wolves was a difficult game for us,” Amapakabo told Abia Warriors media. “Warri Wolves did well by containing my players; we didn’t do well in the offensive but I’m satisfied with the victo4ry.”
NPFL Standings: The Race for the Top 3
The victory catapults Abia Warriors into 3rd place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table as the first half of the season nears its conclusion.5 They currently sit just four points behind league leaders Rivers United.
| Position | Team | Matches | Goal Diff. | Points |
| 1st | Rivers United | 18 | +5 | 34 |
| 2nd | Nasarawa United | 17 | +7 | 31 |
| 3rd | Abia Warriors | 18 | +4 | 30 |
| 4th | Ikorodu City | 18 | +7 | 29 |
| 5th | Enugu Rangers | 18 | +5 | 29 |
