El Kanemi vs Abia Warriors: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As El Kanemi prepare to host Abia Warriors on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

El Kanemi, currently 9th in the standings with 38 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Abia Warriors, sitting 5th with 43 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between El Kanemi and Abia Warriors have favored Abia Warriors, with Abia Warriors claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Kano Pillars, El Kanemi recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Abia Warriors's last outing came against Kwara, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, El Kanemi are expected to maintain their unknown structure, El Kanemi and Abia Warriors are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: El Kanemi's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Abia Warriors's games average 1.1 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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