NPFL: Samson Obi's late effort seal win for Abia Warriors over Bayelsa United

Abia Warriors earned a home win over Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

A goal by Samson Obi was all the Warriors needed to get maximum points against the Prosperity Boys at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

Bayelsa United started the better side a free-kick taken by Garando Tekena, but goalkeeper Nmecha Johnson came to the rescue for the hosts.

The visitors continued dominance, but close to the end of the half after the introduction of Samson Obi and Paschal Nwabueze, Warriors almost scored, but Adekunle was there to clear the ball off the line.

The intensity of the match increased, but it was not until after 80th minute that the deadlock was broken through Obi's well taken goal.

The win takes Abia Warriors to 10 with points pending the remaining matches that will be played on Sunday.

Uche Dozie