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Abia Warriors’ Samson Obi thrilled with share of the spoils at Akwa United

Abia Warriors’ Samson Obi was pleased with his side's 2-2 draw in a matchday 21 tie in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Akwa United in Uyo on Monday.

The Warriors led twice in the game through Fatai Abdullahi and Obi’s goals in the 29th and 82nd minutes, but Godspower Aniefiok and Ocheme Edoh drew the Promise Keepers level on both occasions, in the 31st and 89th minutes, to ensure that the spoils were shared.

Obi, who scored his seventh goal of the season during the encounter, admitted that it was disappointing to have lost the lead on two occasions,but that he was delighted that they didn’t end on the losing side.