Nigeria Leagues
“We’re highly motivated” – Abia Warriors’ Bethel Orji upbeat against Elkanemi Warriors
By Wale Mustapha
Head Coach of Abia Warriors, Bethel Orji, has expressed his team’s readiness for the 2024 President Federation Cup final against Elkanemi Warriors on Saturday.
The Umuahia-based team became the first to arrive in Lagos, the venue for the final, ahead of the other finalists.
Coach Orji, who joined the team midway through the season, highlighted motivation and commitment to achieving greatness as the club’s guiding principles. He believes winning the final will be a fitting reward for their efforts.
“We are here and we’re highly motivated. We are all elated. I thank God for the turnaround in the fortunes of the team, and I am delighted to be playing my first Cup final as a coach,” Orji told thenff.com in Lagos on Wednesday.
A former Cup winner himself, Bethel Orji will rely on the precision of forwards Samson Obi and Sunday Megwo when Abia Warriors confront the two-time champions by the Lagos Waterfront on Saturday evening.
“We are prepared for the game, physically, mentally, and psychologically. The players are in high spirits; they are raring to go.”
Abia Warriors reached the men’s final of the President Federation Cup four days after ensuring they will play in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the 12th consecutive season.
