Plateau United FC, who broke out in the first minute of the game at the Jos International Stadium, destroyed Abia Warriors’ hopes of earning their first away point in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League, sending their guests back to Umuahia empty-handed.
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Johnson Nmecha, the Abia Warriors’ goalie, deserves praise for his “Man of the Match” heroics, which helped the home team win 3-1.
Olawale Doyeni of Plateau United, who contributed to each of the three goals his team scored that day, was the worst opponent of Abia Warriors. First, as fans were still arriving at the arena, Chris Nweze headed his long throw home in the third minute for the first goal.
four minutes later, Barnabas Daniel scored from close range as the Warrior’s defense was unable to stop Olawale’s long throw once more.
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Warriors Captain Augustine Njoku unintentionally headed a square pass from Olawale into his own net, resulting in the team’s third goal allowed in the 22nd minute.
In the 27th minute, Meme Okike, a former prodigy from Tiger Boys of Umuahia, scored his second league goal of the season after United’s goalie parried Paschal Nwabueze’s shot. This gave the visitors a response.
The Warriors will look to improve when they visit Port Harcourt for their next game against Rivers United. The goal was only a consolation prize.