**From Aba to the Continent: Abia Warriors Chase CAF Return** As the 2025/2026 NPFL season rages on, Abia Warriors Head Coach, Imama Amapakabo, remains optimistic about his team's chances of returning to African interclub football. The team's hard-fought 1-0 win over Kwara United in Matchday 27 has given them a much-needed boost. **A Newfound Sense of Belief** With Casmir Azubuike's 29th-minute goal, Abia Warriors snapped their six-game winless streak. A visibly elated Amapakabo expressed his delight at the result, saying it has strengthened his team's resolve to push for a top-three finish and a possible return to the CAF Champions League. The former Enyimba tactician believes that the win has helped his players regain self-belief and confidence in their abilities. **Still in the Running** Despite having 11 games left in the season, Amapakabo maintains that the race for continental qualification is far from over. Abia Warriors will next face El-Kanemi Warriors, and the coach is adamant that they will continue to battle for a top-three spot. He also emphasized the importance of keeping the league leaders in sight, highlighting the team's ambition and aspiration to return to the continent. **A Map to the Continent** For Abia Warriors, the road to the continent is paved with hard work, determination, and perseverance. With their sights set on a top-three finish, the team will need to maintain their winning form and stay focused on their goals. As Amapakabo puts it, "the league is still on," and Abia Warriors are ready to keep battling for their spot in the CAF interclub competition. **Conclusion** Abia Warriors' win over Kwara United has given them a much-needed boost in their quest for continental qualification. With 11 games left in the season, the team remains firmly in the running for a top-three finish and a possible return to the CAF Champions League. As Amapakabo puts it, "the league is still on," and Abia Warriors are ready to keep battling for their spot in the continent's top competition.