August 21, 2014 – Renowned Nollywood Star, Charles Awurum, has described Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia as an outfit that has what it takes to win Glo Premier League this year.
Awurum, who was one of the numerous special guests including Diewait Ikpechukwu, who watched the Warriors hold visiting Enyimba International of Aba to a thrilling 3-3 draw in a week 24 encounter in Umuahia said from what he saw, the Warriors, who are making their debut in the elite class of Nigerian Football, have demonstrated that they are not pushovers having challenged for the title with other soccer giants in the country.
The Nollywood Star, who presented prizes to winners of Abia Warriors’ “Pick n’ win” raffle draw which hold at half time of every home game, said he was not surprised at the exploits of the club this season considering the caliber of men behind it like the Chairman, Chief Emeka Inyama adding that with fantastic prizes going to lucky winners in the half time draw, it was not surprising the arena was jam-packed.
While insisting that this was the first of its kind in Nigerian Football, the special guest commended the management of the club for brining true professionalism to Abia Warriors pointing out that by giving out prizes like plasma television, DVD Players, Electric Iron, Standing Fans and club replica jerseys among others to their fans, Abia Warriors appreciates their support.
