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Abia Warriors’ Chairman, John Obuh, Dismisses Rumors of Player Unrest Over FA Cup Bonuses,
…Expresses Confidence On Imama Amapakabo Technical Crew
Abia Warriors FC Chairman, Coach John Obuh, has denied reports circulating on social media that the team’s players are unhappy with the N52 million largesse received from the state government and other indigenes after their Federation Cup final appearance. The rumors suggested that the players felt shortchanged by the club’s management.
Speaking after his team’s 2-0 loss to Remo Stars in their NPFL opener, Obuh waved aside the allegations, stating that the issue has no bearing on the team’s performance. He expressed confidence in the technical crew led by Imama Amakapabo, saying, “I have absolute confidence in Imama and his crew. They have prepared adequately, and I am convinced that they have learned from their mistakes against Remo Stars and will correct them before the next match.”
Obuh attributed the team’s slow start to the uniqueness of the league, where some teams begin poorly but finish strongly, while others start well but struggle towards the end of the season. He remains optimistic that the team can recover lost points as the league progresses.
Regarding the alleged dispute over the Federation Cup bonuses, Obuh clarified that each player received their due share, and there is no quarrel or unrest within the team. He urged journalists to understand the inner workings of clubs before publishing reports.
Abia Warriors will face Akwa United in their Matchday 2 encounter in Uyo, and Obuh is confident that the team will bounce back from their opening-day loss.
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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe
After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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