Katsina Utd, El-Kanemi Warriors Snatch Players From Abia Warriors

Katsina United and El-Kanemi Warriors appear to have found a fruitful recruitment source in Abia Warriors, as the two NPFL clubs have secured two key players from Coach Imama Amapakabo’s squad in a single swoop.

Katsina United acquired left-back Philip Ogwuche, while El-Kanemi Warriors added midfielder Philip Ewuga to their ranks ahead of the 2025/2026 NPFL campaign.

Midfielder Emmanuel Onu is also understood to have departed Abia Warriors, although his next destination is yet to be confirmed.

“They are no longer with us,” an official from Abia Warriors informed Completesports.com.

“We are aware they’ve left, and the club wishes them the very best at their new clubs.

“We’re bringing in new players from different clubs, and for new arrivals to come in, some players must leave. That’s the nature of the game,” the official added, indicating that the club harbours no hard feelings over the departures.

Abia Warriors have remained active in the transfer market as they prepare for a triple-title challenge in the 2025/2026 season—targeting the CAF Confederation Cup, the NPFL title, and the President’s Federation Cup.

The club has already signed six first-team players from Enyimba, including Imo Obot, Joseph Atule, Innocent Gabriel, Fatai Abdullahi, and Emeka Obioma.

They have also strengthened their attacking options with the addition of forward Chindi Merpring.