‘Bontus’ Uche Confirms Abia Comets Return To NNL After Right2Win Slot Take-Over
Retold by Oddsrama · 15 October 2026
Abia Comets have pulled off a swift return to the Nigeria National League just months after dropping down to the third tier. The Southeastern outfit were relegated from the NNL at the end of the 2025/2026 campaign but have now secured promotion back up by acquiring the top-flight slot of Right2Win FC, who won the Nationwide League One playoffs in Aba.
Chairman Boniface 'Bontus' Uche, brother to former Super Eagles captain Okechukwu Uche, confirmed the deal to media on Thursday. He emphasized that the journey back wasn't straightforward but credited divine intervention for the arrangement. Rather than play out a season in the third tier, Comets negotiated with Right2Win proprietor Engr Emeka Nnorom to take over the promoted slot—a solution that worked for both parties. Nnorom indicated he would formally announce Right2Win's next steps in due course but tacitly backed Uche's account of the transaction.
At the time of the announcement, Comets were preparing for their semifinal match in Uyo as part of the Governor's Pre-Season Tournament, suggesting the club is already gearing up for competitive action. For bettors tracking Abia Comets' form and odds, this quick turnaround underlines the club's ambition and financial backing—important indicators when assessing their prospects in the NNL this season. Watch how their preseason campaigns unfold; teams that bounce back this swiftly often carry momentum into league play.
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