Abia Warriors FC Chairman and Head Coach, John Obuh, has reiterated the membership’s agency ambition to complete among the many prime two on the finish of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season, because the race for continental qualification intensifies.
Obuh, a former coach of Nigeria’s U-17 Golden Eaglets and U-20 Flying Eagles, revealed that the Umuahia-based aspect stays absolutely centered on reaching its goal, bolstered by the addition of 4 new signings throughout the mid-season switch window.
In keeping with the skilled tactician, the league is coming into a decisive section, however Abia Warriors are nicely conscious that there’s nonetheless lots to play for.
“Sure, the league is now at its enterprise finish, with 14 matches nonetheless to be performed,” Obuh stated.
“Which means there are nonetheless about 42 factors to play for. It’s nonetheless an extended highway, and we should stay centered and decided to surpass final season’s efficiency by making certain we end among the many prime two on the ultimate league desk.”
Obuh emphasised that the membership’s ambitions prolong past home success, with continental soccer firmly in sight.
“Our goal is to play within the CAF Champions League subsequent season, and which means we should finish the marketing campaign in a top-two place,” he added.
The chairman-coach expressed confidence that the squad reinforcements will add depth and competitiveness to the workforce because the season progresses, whereas additionally enhancing consistency in outcomes throughout the run-in.
With renewed focus, strengthened personnel, and a transparent goal, Abia Warriors will look to take care of momentum and push strongly for a historic end because the NPFL season approaches its climax.

