Mobolaji Johnson Arena hosts basement clash

The bottom two teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Inter Lagos and Abia Warriors, clashed at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. Both sides have been struggling, with neither winning a match in over a month. The game kicked off at 4pm. Inter Lagos currently sit at the bottom of the table with just four points from 12 matches, having won only once.

Their sole home victory came on September 20 against Enyimba. They have not secured a home win in the league this season. Abia Warriors, on the other hand, boast 11 points from their 12 matches, with two wins. However, they too have suffered a six-game winless streak. Their supporters were recently left dissatisfied after they apologized publicly for their performances.

The two teams have both conceded 19 goals in the league, the joint-worst defensive record in the division. Inter Lagos have only managed eight goals, the fewest in the league. Abia Warriors have conceded four goals twice this season. Abia Warriors, however, do have a historical edge. Their only away triumph of the season was a 2-0 victory over Sporting Lagos at the Onikan ground on September 20.

They will be keen to replicate this result against Inter Lagos, who are desperate for a win to stop their downward spiral. For Inter Lagos, a draw would be a welcome respite, but a loss would see them slip further down the table. For Abia Warriors, a point against the team sitting at the very bottom would be a stark reminder of how far they have fallen.

Peter, a PUNCH sports reporter for nearly two years, specializes in combat sports reporting, feature pieces, and stories with a human angle.