Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes

NPFL 23 Mar 2026, 15:00
Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors
2–1
HT 1–0
FULL TIME
Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes
🏟 Umuahia Township Stadium Round 31

Match report

Abia Warriors edged past Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in the NPFL on 23 March 2026.

The match was played at Umuahia Township Stadium.

Half-time 1-0 Possession 50% - 50% On target 6 - 4 Corners 4 - 5
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Ball Possession 51–49 —
Corners 1–2 3–3
Attacks 41–44 53–45
Match statistics
4 Corners 5
5 Substitution 4
94 Attacks 89
52 Dangerous Attacks 40
6 On Target 4
12 Off Target 10
50% Ball Possession 50%
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Abia Warriors · 4-4-2
1 O. Okiemute
7 L. Suraju 10 P. Samson 16 C. Azubuike 18 G. Innocent
19 I. Godwin 20 C. Obioma 25 A. Somiari 30 K. Adeleke
32 V. Ugwu 37 I. Joseph
Niger Tornadoes · 4-4-2
1 I. Nchekwube
18 A. Khalid 12 I. Saidu 30 J. Godwin 34 C. Ezeifule
5 S. Akinmoladun 38 J. Godfrey 13 L. Ahmadu 24 T. Shimagande
6 C. Ani 33 A. Azeez
Abia Warriors
Coach
Imama Amapakabo
Substitutes
  • 31 O. Oladimeji
  • 5 E. Ogbuagu
  • 6 S. Asiegbu
  • 13 Y. Hammed
  • 39 O. Sogo
  • 24 E. Oguocha
  • 27 C. Merpring
  • 28 O. Osoboh
  • 33 I. Obot
Niger Tornadoes
Substitutes
  • 31 D. Godwin
  • 14 I. Okoye
  • 7 A. Dabai
  • 20 A. Dalhatu
  • 3 M. Aliyu
  • 15 A. Family
  • 19 M. Nelson
  • 9 I. Sarki
  • 8 K. Ebong
Substitutions
  • 60' ↑ S. Asiegbu ↓ L. Suraju Abia Warriors
  • 67' ↑ A. Dabai ↓ A. Azeez Niger Tornadoes
  • 67' ↑ K. Ebong ↓ T. Shimagande Niger Tornadoes
  • 77' ↑ I. Okoye ↓ C. Ani Niger Tornadoes
  • 80' ↑ O. Sogo ↓ C. Obioma Abia Warriors
  • 80' ↑ C. Merpring ↓ C. Azubuike Abia Warriors
  • 80' ↑ O. Osoboh ↓ P. Samson Abia Warriors
Head-to-head
Abia Warriors 5 3 draws 1 Niger Tornadoes
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Recent form
Abia Warriors D D W W W
Niger Tornadoes D D L L L
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes?
Abia Warriors won 2-1 against Niger Tornadoes on 23 March 2026.
Who won Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes?
Abia Warriors won the match 2-1.
Where was Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes played?
The match was played at Umuahia Township Stadium.
Who had more possession in Abia Warriors vs Niger Tornadoes?
Abia Warriors had 50% of possession, compared to 50% for the other side.