Abia Warriors have sealed the top three of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season after their win over El Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Abia Warriors came from behind to defeat El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday, on match day 37.
Mukhtar Ismail put the visitors ahead in the 45th minute of play as the first 45 minutes of the encounter ended 0-1.
However, Ojonugwa Adejoh in the 54th and Emmanuel Ogbuagu in the 70th minutes completed the comeback and the win for Ochendo Boys.
They are keep their third spot with 60 points, four points better than Ikorodu City and Bendel Insurance that are fourth and fifth respectively.
Heartland FC lost away from home, further jeopardizing their chances of getting out of the relegation zone after a 1-0 loss to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
A goal from Chinedu Onyejiekwe on 50 minute.
Akwa United remained in the relegation waters despite their 2-0 win over Bayelsa United courtesy of goals from Endurance Ebedebiri in the 22nd minute from the spot and Kabir Osoba after additional time.
Uche Dozie