By Ebube Dike

Abia Warriors energetic midfielder Omini Somtochukwu has expressed his delight to be back in action for the Umuahia Warriors after so many months on the touchline, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report

The box to box midfielder starred in Abia Warriors emphatic win over FCIU at the Umuahia township stadium in one of MD 15 fixtures of the 2019/2020 Season.

The former Ikorodu United midfielder was handed his first start and game of the season after being unused Sub in two game and was called to serve against FCIU owing to Fatai Abdullahi incured injury against Heartland of Owerri on MD 14.

The Midfield Trojan did not fail to impress in the game as he was alive to his duties and was always on guard in shielding his defence backline as well as putting into play his trademark assets of detecting game pace which saw Abia Warriors domination of its opponents in the mid field.

Omini was however replaced by Adekunle Adeleke in a tactical like substitution effected by Coach Emmauel Deutsch with just 10mins of play left in the second half.

Impressive Omini recorded key passes and was successful in all his marking, tackles and aerial duels which contributed to the Umuahia Warlords decent outing against its fellow Oriental neighbours from Nnewi

Elated Omini in a post match with sports writers after the game expressed his boundless joy to have finally have a test of action after being off the game owing to some family issues.

“The team collective effort was the main reason why we were able to subdue our opponents and the fighting spirit showed by my mates is really commendable”

“My warmest regards to the team Head Coach Emmauel Deutsch for the faith and believe he had in me to make a start in such a high profile match regardless my being match rusty”

“Special regards to the club and its management for their deep love and show of affection during my trial period and I promise to repay the kindness on the field of play”

Omini Somtochukwu in conclusion promised to keep on working hard as to be able to fight for a shirt in the team starting line up.