Governor Otti Commends Abia Warriors Despite Defeat to El-Kanemi

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, extended his congratulations to the players, fans, technical crew, and management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia for their outstanding performance in the recently concluded FA Cup, despite their 0-2 loss to El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.

Otti lauded the Umuahia-based team, expressing pride in how they represented Abia State and its people during this year’s FA Cup. He noted significant improvement from their previous performances in past editions, highlighting their journey to the finals as a breakthrough achievement.

The Governor commended the team for breaking through to the finals for the first time and encouraged them to view this experience as motivation for future challenges. He reminded them that every champion starts as a determined runner-up who refuses to give up.

Expressing gratitude to the people of Abia State for their overwhelming support throughout the competition, Otti encouraged them to maintain their optimism and readiness to clinch the trophy in the upcoming editions.

Assuring the team of a hero’s welcome upon their return, Otti pledged to celebrate their remarkable performance and achievements in a fitting manner.