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Abia Warriors unveils Imama Amapakabo as New Head coach

Abia Warriors Football club of Umuahia on Wednesday unveiled former junior international, Imama Amapakabo as the new Head Coach.



The impressive ceremony held at the Umuahia Township Stadium, and was anchored by the Club Secretary Ebere Esiaba and Sporting Director Patrick Ngwaogu, saw the elated Coach expressing confidence on the ability of the Umuahia wardlords in making maximum impact in the league next season.

Imama who signed a two year contract with the Umuahia team, promised to work tirelessly with every Abians to lead the team to glory in the new season. He said that the task of taking Abia Warriors Football Club to  the next level, is a collecting one. He called for the support of all to ensure that the team achieve its heart desires.


It could be recalled that Imama Amapakabo handled Rangers International of Enugu to its first League win in 2016 after 34 years.

He Assisted Coach Rohr in the last FIFA World Cup tournament.

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