Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia fell short in their quest for crucial points on Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, suffering a 2–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in a tense encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

 

The Warriors nearly took an early lead just three minutes into the match when Sunday Megwo found himself through on goal after a defensive blunder by a Bayelsa United player. However, the forward failed to capitalize on the golden opportunity, a miss that proved costly.

 

Only two minutes later, Bayelsa United punished the visitors’ wastefulness. Chinedu Sunday rose highest to nod home a well-delivered cross, taking advantage of the Warriors’ failure to clear their lines.

 

Abia Warriors pushed for an equalizer and came close in the 21st minute, but Suraj Lawal’s clever flick was denied by goalkeeper Chisom Chiaha. Their persistence eventually paid off in the 38th minute when Megwo redeemed himself. Innocent Gabriel sent in a swift cross that unsettled the Bayelsa defence, and after the goalkeeper’s failed punch, Suraj guided the ball toward Megwo, who headed home to level the scoreline. The first half ended 1–1.

 

The second half saw a drop in urgency from the Warriors, and they were duly punished in the 65th minute. Chinedu Emmanuel fired Bayelsa United back into the lead, capitalizing on another slow defensive reaction from the visitors to a dangerous cross.

 

Despite a series of substitutions from both sides aimed at changing the game’s momentum, Abia Warriors could not find a breakthrough. Bayelsa United held firm to secure a valuable victory on home soil.

 

Abia Warriors will now shift focus to their next fixture, a home clash against Bendel Insurance of Benin at the Umuahia Township Stadium on November 23, 2025, as they look to return to winning ways.

LOSE TO BAYELSA UNITED IN YENAGOA

 

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia fell short in their quest for crucial points on Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, suffering a 2–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in a tense encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

 

The Warriors nearly took an early lead just three minutes into the match when Sunday Megwo found himself through on goal after a defensive blunder by a Bayelsa United player. However, the forward failed to capitalize on the golden opportunity, a miss that proved costly.

 

Only two minutes later, Bayelsa United punished the visitors’ wastefulness. Chinedu Sunday rose highest to nod home a well-delivered cross, taking advantage of the Warriors’ failure to clear their lines.

 

Abia Warriors pushed for an equalizer and came close in the 21st minute, but Suraj Lawal’s clever flick was denied by goalkeeper Chisom Chiaha. Their persistence eventually paid off in the 38th minute when Megwo redeemed himself. Innocent Gabriel sent in a swift cross that unsettled the Bayelsa defence, and after the goalkeeper’s failed punch, Suraj guided the ball toward Megwo, who headed home to level the scoreline. The first half ended 1–1.

 

The second half saw a drop in urgency from the Warriors, and they were duly punished in the 65th minute. Chinedu Emmanuel fired Bayelsa United back into the lead, capitalizing on another slow defensive reaction from the visitors to a dangerous cross.

 

Despite a series of substitutions from both sides aimed at changing the game’s momentum, Abia Warriors could not find a breakthrough. Bayelsa United held firm to secure a valuable victory on home soil.

 

Abia Warriors will now shift focus to their next fixture, a home clash against Bendel Insurance of Benin at the Umuahia Township Stadium on November 23, 2025, as they look to return to winning ways.