Peter, Abia Warriors’ Top Striker Targets 25 Goals

Top stricker in Abia Warriors of Umuahia, Onyekachi Peter, who is currently in perfect shape says his target this season is to emerge top scorer in the Glo Premier League and help his team to pick a continental ticket.

Speaking to newsmen at the Umuahia Township Stadium shortly after Abia Warriors beat visiting Gombe Utd 2-1 in a week 18 encounter, Peter, who scored one of his side’s goals, said his target is to score at least 25 goals at the end of the season and break Jude Aneke’s 20-goal record in the league.

The red hot striker, who is currently Abia Warriors’ top scorer with five goals, commended his team mates for their oneness on the pitch which has seen him score four goals in as many games and assured his fans that his best is yet to come. “Without them, I can’t do it alone”, he said.

He said Issa Ladan Bosso has made him a better striker through his pep talks and fatherly advice.

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Like any other footballer in Nigeria, Peter said he hopes to take his skills abroad to continue his career while expressing optimism that national team handlers will spot him one day to enable him fulfill one of his hearts desires of playing for the country.