Abia Warriors head coach, Imama Amapakabo, has turned down an method from Kano Pillars to stay with the Umuahia-based aspect, as they put together for his or her maiden CAF Confederation Cup marketing campaign.
The Warriors are at the moment in Uyo for pre-season coaching and confronted Nationwide League aspect KMK in a pleasant on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 on the Uyo Township Stadium, which they gained 1-0. After the sport, Amapakabo was seen addressing his gamers, in a second captured by SportsRation correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan.
The membershipโs preparations have been boosted by the arrival of a number of new signings, together with not less than two key gamers from neighbouring Enyimba FC, because the squad continues to strengthen forward of their historic continental debut.
Earlier stories steered that Amapakabo was near becoming a member of Kano Pillars, with a deal anticipated to be finalised this weekend. Nevertheless, sources now verify that the tactician has chosen to stick with Abia Warriors to steer their first-ever cost on the continental stage.
Amapakaboโs determination comes after a difficult season wherein he guided the group to a fourth-place league end, securing a CAF Confederation Cup ticket. His dedication to the challenge is seen as a serious enhance for the membershipโs ambition, particularly given his instrumental position in constructing the present squad.
Followers Welcome Determination
Information of his U-turn has been met with pleasure amongst Warriors followers. โThat is precisely what we wished,โ a supporter in Umuahia advised SportsRation. โImama gave us this historic second, and we wish him to be the one to steer us in Africa.โ
With pre-season preparations now in full swing, all eyes are on how Amapakabo and his strengthened squad will fare of their CAF Confederation Cup debut.
