Easter Reflections from the Wrong End of the Table
Good morning, everyone. The joy of last weekend’s derby win is already behind us. The scramble for results continue, and with so many clubs trapped in this relegation mess, every […]
Derby Nerves, Late Joy: Enyimba Edge Abia Warriors
There are derby wins, and then there are derby wins that leave your heart pounding long after the final whistle. This was one of those nights. Enyimba did not just […]
Match Preview: Enyimba v Abia Warriors
There are few days when I write first before I pray or rather, I write before I officially wake up for the day. Writing for me is simply a question […]
Warriors 0-0 Enyimba: Respect Earned But Questions Remain
The much-anticipated Oriental Derby kicked off under heavy skies in Umuahia, a contest loaded with local pride, bragging rights, and the kind of tension that makes even neutral hearts beat […]
Derby Day Preview: Abia Warriors vs Enyimba
It’s Matchday! That’s exactly what the weekend screams literally in these parts and at these times. Yet another eventful weekend of premium Nigerian football with all the drama, intrigues and […]
Of Elephants and Warriors: A Tale of Two Towns
In Abia State, two towns dominate every conversation,Aba and Umuahia. They’re not enemies, never have been, but they share a rivalry that’s as old as the state itself. Umuahia wears […]
From Gloom to Glow: Enyimba Eyes Redemption in the Abia Derby
The gloom that trailed Enyimba’s outings in October finally gave way to the glow we crave in November, as the People’s Elephant began the new month with a 2–0 victory […]
Derby Day Delight: Enyimba Tame Rangers in Oriental Derby Classic
Good morning! The sun is shining beautifully after yesterday evening’s rains, and we’re wrapping ourselves in the sweet, sweet embrace of an away derby victory! At the Cathedral yesterday, our […]
Enyimba 2-1 Abia Warriors: The Derby that always delivers.
Good morning, People of the Blue Nation! What. A. Game. When they said the Abia Derby would be fiery, we didn’t expect this level of drama, tension, missed chances, and—ultimately—sweet, […]
Abia Derby Preview: Enyimba vs Abia Warriors
Good Morning! It’s Derby Day in Abia—and this one feels a little different. We take on our state rivals Abia Warriors, a team that until recently was content with mid-table […]