Abakaliki FC chairman Senator Obinna Ogba, urged his players to keep morale high as the club pushes for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League this season.
Ogba, who visited the team ahead of its next league match, said the squad’s target is “nothing less than a proceed to NPFL.
He praised the players for their performance on the first half of the Nigeria National League, NNL.
Abakaliki FC sits third in Conference with 12 points.
“I want to commend you all for your performance so far in the league and I equally enjoined you all to keep the morale high because we are not settling for anything other than a proceed to NPFL,” Ogba told the team.
Abakaliki FC finished as runners‑up in the President Federation Cup last season and now eyes a promotion spot.
The club’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, against First Bank FC at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium.
The match will be a key test as Abakaliki FC looks to maintain its push for the top two places that guarantee promotion playoff.