‘Bontus’ Uche Confirms Abia Comets Return To NNL After Right2Win Slot Take-Over

Chairman of Abia Comets, Boniface ‘Bontus’ Uche, has confirmed the return of the club to the Nigeria National League, NNL, after their relegation at the close of the 2025/2026 season, Completesports.com reports.

Abia Comets were relegated to the third tier league, Nationwide League One (NLO) from the Southern Conference A but without playing a single game in the NLO, the club are back to the NNL After acquiring the NNL slot of newly promoted Right2Win FC, Umuahia.

During the concluded NLO promotion playoffs in Aba, Right2Win FC emerged Champions but sold the NNL slot to Abia Comets.

Boniface Uche, popularly called ‘Bontus’, brother to former Super Eagles Captain and defender, Okechukwu Uche, told Completesports.com Thursday morning that the club are back in the NNL.

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“It wasn’t easy. I can only say it was God’s doing and I’m grateful,” ‘Bontus’ began.

“We’ve taken over the position of Right2Win. The guy (Right2Win owner, Engr Emeka Nnorom), is a nice man.

“As we speak now, I’m in Uyo where we’re taking part in the Governor’s Pre Season Tournament. Our Semifinal match is coming up in a few minutes time.”

Right2Win FC Proprietor, Engr Emeka Nnorom, tacitly corroborated Boniface,’Bontus’ Uche’s position on the deal.

“Yes, that’s not far from the truth. In a few days time, we’ll make public the position of things.”

By Sab Osuji

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