Super Eagles coach inspire Bayelsa United to big victory against Abia Warriors

Bayelsa United defeated Abia Warriors in matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL).

Bayelsa United hosted Abia Warriors at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Sunday.

Pulse Sports reports that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro was in Yenegoa for the NPFL game.

The Portuguese presence added energy to the game as the host ran riots against the visitors by recording a 5-1 victory.

Victor Sochima of Rivers United and Kingsley Aniagboso of Giant Brillars made into the team that palyed the double leg encounter of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Guinea-Bissau.

Before traveling to Guinea to repair their reputation, the Super Eagles suffered a defeat to Guinea Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

With goals from Robert Mirzo, Alex Jerry, a brace from Alex Oyowah, and Wisdom Nkechi in the first half helped Bayelsa United to defeat Abia Warriors.

Lobi Stars and Rangers settled for a 1-1 draw at the Awka City stadium, while Akwa United defeated Enyimba 1-0 in Uyo.

Joshua Akpan's late goal sealed an away victory for the Shooting Stars against Kwara United at their adopted home ground in Akure.

Wikki Tourists defeat Dakkada 3-1 and Plateau United and Bendel Insurance shared spoils in Jos.