'Congratuations' - Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu hails city rivals amidst Enyimba’s failure

'Congratuations' - Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu hails city rivals amidst Enyimba’s failure

Izuchukwu Akawor 11:30 - 12.05.2025

Kanu hails Abia Warriors for historic CAF ticket, urges bold impact, as Enyimba miss out after Nasarawa United loss. A classy gesture amid heartbreak.

Super Eagles legend and Enyimba chairman Nwankwo Kanu has extended heartfelt congratulations to city rivals Abia Warriors for securing their first-ever continental ticket, even as his own club reels from a devastating setback.

In a letter shared on Enyimba’s social media, Kanu wrote, “On behalf of Enyimba Football Club, I sincerely congratulate you and the entire Abia Warriors Football Club for your first-ever continental ticket in the history of the club.”

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“This achievement is worthy of celebration by every football-loving fan of your club, the state, and the nation in general.”

Praising the rapid rise of Abia Warriors under their chairman’s two-year tenure, Kanu added, “As chairman of our sister club and partner in progress, I celebrate your remarkable stride.”

Kanu Nwankwo is the Enyimba chairman.

“Abia Warriors have become a force to reckon with in Nigerian football.” He lauded the management, technical crew, players, and staff for their “determination and perseverance,” urging them to “make a bold statement” in CAF competition as proud representatives of Abia State and Nigeria.

The gracious message came just hours after Enyimba’s own continental dreams were shattered. A heartbreaking defeat to Nasarawa United on Sunday confirmed that the People’s Elephant will miss out on continental football next season.

Despite the pain, Kanu’s class shone through, as he concluded, “We at Enyimba celebrate your moment of glory. Your emergence is worthy of commendation, and we join other clubs in the state to commend you for this remarkable achievement.”