It was one of those historical moments for Abia Warriors as they finally broke their goal-scoring and winless run against Bendel Insurance, with Sunday Megwo delivering the decisive blow.
The Nigeria Premier Football League clash at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium marked a significant moment for the Umuahia-based team, as they secured their first-ever victory over their opponents in the league history, Footballrover reports.
The Umuahia Warriors finally turned the tide after two previous encounters yielded a goalless draw and a narrow defeat.
Prior to this match, Abia Warriors had struggled to find the back of the net against Bendel Insurance, failing to score in their last two meetings.
The atmosphere was tense as both teams prepared for a highly tactical battle, with each side aiming to capitalise on the other’s mistakes.
Sunday Megwo shines as Abia Warriors secure narrow win
However, it was Sunday Megwo who emerged as the hero, scoring the only goal in the 40th minute.
His clinical finish came from a well-placed cross by Paul Samson, giving the visitors a well-deserved lead.
As the game progressed, Bendel Insurance fought valiantly to equalise, pushing hard in the second half to secure at least a point.
Despite their efforts, the strong Warriors’ defence held strong, maintaining their slender advantage.
The intensity of the match reached a peak during the closing minutes, with tactical substitutions made by both coaches, including Ijoma Anthony coming on for the goal scorer, Sunday Megwo, just two minutes into added time.
Ultimately, the match ended with the visiting side winning 1-0, marking their first victory against Bendel Insurance in three attempts.
This hard-fought win moves the team to fourth place in the NPFL standings, amassing 14 points—only six behind league leaders Rivers United, who have a game in hand.
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