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Oborevwori lauds Warri Wolves’ strides in NNL

By Gowon Akpodonor
21 January 2025   |   3:06 am
After playing a goalless draw with Smart FC in their last home game at Ozoro, Warri Wolves, on Sunday, rose to the occasion in Awka, Anambra State by outclassing Edel FC by 2-1 to brighten their chances of picking one of the promotion tickets
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After playing a goalless draw with Smart FC in their last home game at Ozoro, Warri Wolves, on Sunday, rose to the occasion in Awka, Anambra State by outclassing Edel FC by 2-1 to brighten their chances of picking one of the promotion tickets from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the elite premier league this year.

  
Goals by Oroh Ezekiel in the 12 minutes and another by Jude Ebohor in the 23 minutes were all the Seasiders needed to secure the vital three points. The win in Awka on Sunday thrilled the Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, Mr Onoriode Oborevwori as well as the Director General, Mr Festus Ohwojero.
 
Speaking with The Guardian, yesterday, Oborevwori said that the victory was key in the team’s quest for a promotion ticket this year saying: “I am so glad Warri Wolves rose to the occasion in Awka after losing two points at home to Smart FC last week.
 
“Despite the home draw against Smart FC last week, we encouraged the players and their officials and I am happy they were able to make up with a victory in Awka.

We want to return to the elite premier league this year, and our Governor is giving Warri Wolves all they need to achieve it. At our level in Delta Sports Commission, we will continue to encourage them to remain focus and win their remaining matches,” Oborevwore stated.
 
Also speaking yesterday, the Director General, Festus Ohwojero said: “We expect more victories from Warri Wolves because there are other teams eying the promotion tickets. We will continue to supports them.”
 
Warri Wolves FC led by one of the veteran coaches in Nigeria league, Napoleon Aluma, have 12 points from six matches played so far this season. It occupies the second position in Group A behind Abia Comets who have the same number of points.

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