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Imama Amapakabo is still optimistic that Abia Warriors’ desire to play continental football The next period is still ongoing, Completsports.com information.
The former International Junior goalkeeper, who won the 2015/2016 NPFL title with Rangers International, spoke after his team 3-1 of his team about Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at accessory 35 of day 35 of NPFL 2024/2025 at the Umuahia stadium.
The victory moves Abia Warriors to third place at the table with 56 points, three points away from the city of Ikorodu fourth.
Amapakabo told reporters after the fighter contest that his team would need to keep his head tight for the decisive final games of the season.
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“We start the season trying to get where we are now. Three games to go, and as I always say, we will continue working and believing that we will get the result,” said a delighted amapakabo.
“Our expectations and points of view, we hope, we can keep our heads on our shoulders and run towards the finish line to reach our destination.”
Abia Warriors chief coach admitted that the last three games of the season will not be a tea party. He also acknowledged that the city of Ikorodu, among others, breathes furiously around the neck as the season crawls to its end of business.
“First, we will play against Niger’s tornadoes. It is a game from which we must get a result. We need to get that result, then we return home and think about our game against the El-Kanemi warriors,” he said.
“If we can obtain both results, I think the last game against Ikorodu City will be academic. But this is football; everything can happen.
“We are also looking at the games they have to play. They have to play rowing stars. They will play at home this weekend (against Bayelsa United) while we travel for a game away from home (to Niger’s tornadoes).
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“But I think the most important thing is that we take a game at the same time and believe that we can get our desired result.”
Amapakabo also answered the questions about his feelings about the form and impact of his strike duo, Sunday Megwo and Anthony Ijoma, who have represented around 23 goals and six assists for the team this term.
“Enthusiastic!” A obviously delighted coach shouted Amapakabo. “I am happy to have two players capable of giving us goals now.
“Between them, I think they have about 23 goals and five or six assists. It is wonderful when you have two strikers who go to the neck and neck, resting each other.
“I hope they continue to deliver the objectives until the end of the season. They have been fantastic, they have been wonderful and I think we are maintaining faith with them.”
By Sabsuji
