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 faster. Abia Warriors, cheered on by a packed home crowd, started brightly and nearly stunned the visitors inside five minutes. […]
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 excitement will be served across 9 venues (Katsina will have a double dose) across three days. Two fixtures stands out […]
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 its status as the capital city with quiet pride, while Aba, less than an hour’s drive away, carries the swagger […]
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 over Kano Pillars to return to winning ways after a dreadful run of three straight losses. The victory warmed even […]
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 boys reminded everyone why history books still reserve the fattest chapters for Enyimba. We really didn’t come to joke. While […]
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, satisfying bragging rights for the People’s Elephant. Enyimba 2, Abia Warriors 1. That’s the headline. That’s the tweet. That’s the […]
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 obscurity, but now walks with a spring in its step, dreaming of glory. Credit to them, they’ve dared to dream. […]
Good morning, folks! It’s the morning after derby day, and what a day it was! A trip to the capital city filled with drama, sunshine, and just enough tension to remind us why this clash is no ordinary game. The Abia Derby never disappoints, and Sunday’s edition was no exception. […]
Greetings Good People. It is that time of the Year again. A dream NPFL Weekend. A weekend of NPFL drama. Mouthwatering clashes are scattered across the league, from the Southwest derby in Lagos where Ikorodu City face Shooting Stars, to the table-topping battle in Ikenne between Remo Stars and Rivers […]
It’s Derby Day! For many years the local derby between Abia Warriors and Enyimba International FC only come alive during the annual state cup final, barring any upsets enroute the showpiece match. Until Abia Warriors sealed promotion into the elite league in 2013 and elevated a local rivalry to the […]