Ayaya Joins Abia Warriors On Loan

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Ayaya

The first player to be bought for N1 million in the Nigerian League, Emeka Nwanna, popularly called Ayaya, has joined Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia on loan until the end of the current season.

The lethal striker, who made the mega move from Rangers International of Enugu to Enyimba of Aba in 2001, was until his loan move to Umuahia in mid-season, playing with Enyimba.

Ayaya
Ayaya

Ayaya told Abia Warriors’ website that he decided to pitch his tent with the Umuahia-based outfit to contribute his quota towards the realisation of the club’s aspirations.

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The former Calabar Rovers, Heartland of Owerri and Kwara United hitman, said he simply loves Abia Warriors not only as Enyimba’s sister club but also because of the professional way the club is being run, adding that his ambition is to help the club pick a continental ticket at the end of the season.

“I love Umuahia because I started my career here with the then NEPA Football Club when I was still in the secondary school and I had hoped to return here someday and when the opportunity came, I never hesitated to seize it with both hands,” said Nwanna who also played for Tunisian and Qatari slubs.

On the secret of his longevity in football, the Anambra state-born striker, who is now 32, said he does not indulge in negative influences but takes lots of fruits and vegetables particularly after every training session or after a match.

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