Abia Warriors striker and top scorer, Sunday Megwo, has expressed confidence ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 30 clash against Heartland FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday.
Speaking to the club’s media team, Megwo, popularly known as "Sunny," acknowledged the difficulty of the fixture but remained optimistic about securing all three points in Owerri.
"They beat us 2-0 in Umuahia, and we’ve been working hard to ensure we reclaim those points. A derby is always tough, but with the effort we’ve put in, I believe we will get the maximum points," he said.
The CHAN Eagles invitee also reiterated his personal ambition of finishing as the league’s top scorer.
"The highest scorer has 14 goals, and I have nine. My goal from the start of the season has been to finish as the top scorer, so I will keep pushing."
League Standings and Recent Form
Abia Warriors currently sit 5th on the NPFL table, 10 points ahead of 16th-placed Heartland.
Last 5 Meetings:
- 03/11/24: Abia Warriors 0-2 Heartland
- 13/03/24: Heartland 2-0 Abia Warriors
- 29/10/23: Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland
- 01/05/22: Heartland 2-1 Abia Warriors
- 16/01/22: Abia Warriors 1-0 Heartland
Injury Updates
OUT:
- Centre-back Prince Okorie
- Goalkeeper Nmecha Johnson
- Midfielder David Emmanuel (minor injury)
IN:
- Philip Ewuga (fully recovered)
- Captain Augustine Njoku (returns from injury)
Club Updates
The Warriors have celebrated their chairman, Coach John Sam Obuh, on his 65th birthday.
The team has extended condolences to defender Prince Okorie, who lost his younger sister earlier in the week.
Match Details
- Fixture: Heartland FC vs. Abia Warriors
- Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Kickoff: 4 PM
With revenge on their minds, Abia Warriors will look to overturn their first-leg defeat and continue their push for a strong finish in the league.
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