The Digest:
Abia Warriors will be without captain Augustine Njoku and midfielder Ayodele Ezekiel for their crucial Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) Matchday 16 clash against Rivers United due to injury. The absence of the influential pair is a significant setback for the Umuahia-based side as they seek to improve their league standing.
Key Points:
Abia Warriors will miss captain Augustine Njoku and midfielder Ayodele Ezekiel against Rivers United.
Both players have been ruled out of the Matchday 16 fixture due to ongoing fitness issues.
Njoku and Ezekiel were pivotal to the team’s impressive campaign in the previous NPFL season.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Umuahia Township Stadium.
Abia Warriors currently sit 6th on the table with 23 points from 15 matches.
Rivers United occupy 3rd place with 26 points but have played two fewer games (13).
The injuries continue to be a challenge for the duo, limiting their contributions.
Their absence tests the squad’s depth ahead of a high-stakes encounter against a top-three rival.
This personnel setback adds another layer of difficulty for Abia Warriors as they aim to secure a positive result against a formidable Rivers United side in the tightly contested NPFL season.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, NPFL updates.
