Abia Warriors continued their fine run of form in the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu preseason tournament in Aba th a 3-1 win over Abia Greater Tomorrow on Tuesday morning
It was Warriors’ third game of the tournament. They had beaten Flight FC 4-0 in the first and followed that up with a 0-0 against Champions League bound Plateau United
Okon Otop put Abia Warriors in front early in the game in the 10th minute. Abia Warriors were in control and played better but they did not make the most of their chances.
The second half started with intensity as the Abia side dared to dream and took the game to Abia Warriors. Abia Greater Tomorrow were rewarded in the 60th when Igbokwe Goodnews scored from the spot after Ogah David brought him down in the box
Although Abia Warriors were reduced to 10 men following a red card to Ogah David, they soon took the lead again few minutes later in the 66th minute when Tekena Garando scored after receiving a low cross from Dennis Kingsley
Abia Greater Tomorrow still pressed for an equalizer but Tekena Garando’s 83rd minute strike dampened their zeal as Abia Warriors cruised to a 3-1 victory
Abia Warriors now have 7 points from 3 games. They have scored 7 goals and conceded one