LMC RESCHEDULES WOLVES MATCHES

The League Management Company has rescheduled all the outstanding matches involving Warri Wolves Football Club with the cracker against Shooting Stars fixed for Wednesday 15th, July at Ibadan.

According to a release made available to journalists by the Media Manager of the Club, Etu Moses, the LMC through a letter signed by Salisu Abubakar dated 23rd, June, 2015 has also fixed the match with Kwara United in Ilorin on the 22nd, July, while the home match against Elkanemi would now be played on Friday, 26th July at the Warri City Stadium.

“We have just been told of new dates for the three outstanding matches involving our Club with that of Shooting on the 15th in Ibadan, Kwara United, on the 22nd in Ilorin while Elkanemi will come to Warri on the 26th. We want our fans to take note of these dates and turn up in large numbers in various venues to cheer the team”

Warri Wolves team before their match against Racing De Bobo FC photo credit Moses Etu

Meanwhile, the League Management Company has confirmed that Akwa Unted will host Warri Wolves in Godswill Akpabio Stadium otherwise known as Nest of Champions this weekend.

“it would be recalled that the Uyo based team had relocated to Calabar for its home matches but have resolved their problem and we are glad that the pitch will allow the players to exhibit their skills.”

Wolves Deny Selling Akpeyi

The Management of Warri Wolves has denied the sale of Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi to a South African Club, Chippa United and declared that the news is like any other rumour which should be ignored by all stakeholders.

The Media Manager of the Club, Moses Etu who reacted on the issue on Thursday morning said African Clubs are yet to learn and master the way the business is done in Europe and disclosed that some time ago, Akpeyi who is presently with the Super Eagles in Kaduna for the match against Chad this weekend, took permission to travel to South Africa for a trial which was granted.

Daniel Akpeyi Warri Wolves Goalkeeper Photo credit Etu Moses

Etu further said since he came back, the South African Club has not opened any line of discussion with the Warri based Club and suddenly, the rumour is everywhere that Akpeyi has signed for Chippa United.

Etu revealed that in as much as the Club will not stand on the way of any player seeking for greener pastures, the buyer should behave like others in Europe and contact the right people.

Etu therefore appealed to all fans of the Warri based Club to ignore the said news and assured all that the Club will duly inform them if there is any concrete offer for any of their player.

Okowa Releases Fund For Wolves

The new Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has promptly released funds to execute the match between Warri Wolves and AC Leopards coming up at the Warri City Stadium on Saturday.

Dr Okowa who was only briefed on Tuesday night about the match approved the release of funds without delay and urged the team to win the match for him.

Delta state Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

“We are lucky to have Dr Okowa at the helm of affairs in Delta State. Despite the state of affairs which we all know, he has approved fund for the match. Everybody knows that there is no money in the country but he has done that to show that he is equal to the task. We can only win this match for him and I know that Sports will not suffer under him.” said Etu who is the Media Manager of the Warri based team.

Meanwhile, the players of the Warri based team have intensified their efforts in training as they await the arrival of AC Leopards who arrived PortHarcourt in a Chartered flight.

The players who have been joined by those in the Super Eagles camp have said they will do everything to overturn the first leg result which ended 3-0 against them.

WOLVES TO PLAY WARRIORS ON FRIDAY 22nd, May 2015

The League Management Company has fixed the clash between Warri Wolves and Abia Warriors
for Friday ,22nd ,May at the Warri City Stadium.

According to a short statement released by the Media Manager of the Club, Etu Moses. this was as a result of the Warri Wolves’ involvement on the continent.

“The team returned late from Congo on Tuesday after a tedious journey and the LMC listened to our plea by shifting the match to Friday. The venue remains the Warri City Stadium and the kick off time is 4.00pm.”

ABIA WARRIORS FC

In a related development, the Captain of the Club, Azubuike Egwuekwe has appealed to Nigerians to remain hopeful in view of the three goals conceded in the first leg affirming that they had what it takes to qualify for the next stage.

Azubuike attributed the loss to bad officiating from Referee Joseph Odiatey Lamptey who frustrated every move of the Warri Boys and the bad pitch which did not allow them to play their normal game.

Azubuike revealed that he has never played a match where throughout ninety minutes, the away team did not play a single corner kick and advised CAF to emulate Nigeria where Referees are been monitored by independent assessors.

Warri Wolves FC photo credit Moses Etu

” Nigerians should believe in us that we can up-turn the tide in the return leg. They are good but cannot beat us on a neutral ground. The Referee from Ghana was so biased that we did not know what to do. When the match was going on, I thought of quitting the game right there as I have never seen that type of officiating. We did not play a single corner kick because the man always punctuate every move but in Warri, the story would be different. We need the support of Nigerians and their prayer as that will go a long way in motivating us.’ said Egwuekwe.

WOLVES STORM PORTHARCOURT WITH CRACK SQUAD FOR DOLPHINS

Warri Wolves FC fresh from their away victory in the CAF Confederation Cup in Congo stormed PortHarcourt on Wednesday morning with a crack squad for a re-scheduled league match with Dolphin fc which is billed for Thursday at the Liberation Stadium.

Coach Paul Aigbogun dropped two players from the Congo team and added three with a promise to put the Club where they belong in the league which has Giwa FC on top now.

Defender Semiu Liadi who is having a teeth problem was left out while Sikiru Alimi took the place of Onyekachi Okafor with Micheal Okoyoh coming in as the 18th player.

Warri Wolves team before their match against Racing De Bobo FC photo credit Moses Etu

The big news is that Solomon Kwambe who has not kicked a ball for the team will make his debut against Dolphin having been certified fit by the team Doctor, and Goodluck Onamado may have to keep a place on the bench.

The 18 man crack squad include goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi who has successfully wrestled the No 1 position, Tejiri Rhiogbere, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Oke Ogagatewho, Solomon Kwambe, Goodluck Onamado, Ojo Mine and Ichul Lordson.
Others are Ikechukwu Ibenegbu, Micheal Egbeta, Micheal Okoyoh, Bright Akpojuvwewo, Oghenekaro Etebo, Gbolahan Salami, Abu Azeez, Stanley Dimgba, Omoforman Freedom and Sikiru Alimi.

Speaking before the team left Warri, Paul Aigbogun said they will use the match against Dolphin and the home game on Sunday against Nasarawa United as a re-hearsal towards their crucial last match before the group stage against AC Leopards.

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: WOLVES READY FOR LEOPARD

With Warri Wolves drawn to play AC Leopard of Congo in the last match before the group stage and with the first leg away from home, the Managing Director of the team, Davidson Owumi has said they are sure of making it to the group stage.

Owumi who spoke immediately after the draws which was conducted by CAF General Secretary, Hicham El Amrani said the God that started the good work will not abandon them at this stage, moreover they will work hard to see that they do not disappoint the Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan who has been the driving force behind the team.

Davidson Owumi, MD Warri Wolves photo crdit qedng

According to Owumi, the team is ready to face anybody on the continent and hopefully, they will overcome.

On his part, Coach Aigbogun said they prepared for any of the teams and the most important thing is for the boys to play well.

He said he will have to find out now how they play and that the first leg away will afford them an opportunity to prepare well and get a good result.

The first leg comes up in Congo the weekend of 15, 16 and 17th of this month while the second leg comes up in Warri City Stadium on the 7th of june, 2015.

WARRI WOLVES WINS IN CONGO

Warri Wolves on Friday in Kinshasha defeated Etanchetie 1-0 in the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup cracker.

Warri Wolves scored a last minute (88TH) goal through Oghenekaro Etebo in Congo, thus the match ended 1-0 in favour of Warri Wolves who have now qualified for the last round on 3-1 aggregate. The goal came in injury time when it looked like the game would end 0-0.

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation, Mr Amaju Pinnick has congratulated the team and dedicated the victory to Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan who responded on time to see that team travelled out. The team will return to Nigeria on Monday.

Uduaghan Visits Warri Wolves

The Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged the Management and players of Warri Wolves to win Saturday’s CAF Confederation Cup, second round first leg with MC MK Football Club of D.R.Congo with enough goals to make the second leg a mere formality.

Dr Uduaghan who is visiting the team for the first time in eight years declared to the surprise of the players that he has fulfilled the financial obligations to the team for last season and wondered why they are still complaining.

Dr Uduaghan further said the one of this season is delayed because the budget was passed late and assured that all their entitlements would be met next week.

Dr Uduaghan who was accompanied to the Warri City Stadium on Friday morning by the new Delta Football Association Chairman, Austin Jay Jay Okocha.

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. photo credit delta.gov.ng

Speaking on behalf of his teammates the Captain of the team, Azubuike Egwuekwe told the Governor that they are ready to play but they have some financial challenges he however assured the Governor of victory in Saturday’s match.

Dr Uduaghan said: ” I ve decided to come and see you all before the match on Saturday. I was told you are having some financial challenges but I can tell you that I have fulfilled all financial obligations for last season. As for this season, the budget was passed late but we shall go and get money to pay next week. You did not win any trophy for me even though I promised you cars. I would have loved to have a trophy to show for what I did for this team.”

Before the Governor departed, the Media Manager of the Club, Etu Moses apologised to Dr Uduaghan for not winning the FA Cup in 2013 despite the promise to give them cars and thanked him for the visit which he believed would serve as a morale booster to the team.

OWUMI SPEAKS ON WOLVES

The Managing Director of Warri Wolves, Davidson Owumi who arrived with the team from Ethiopia on Tuesday afternoon after qualifying for the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup at the expense of Dedebit FC has said that he believes the Warri based team will go far in the competition based on what he saw in their last match.

Owumi who celebrated his birthday last weekend however revealed that for the team to achieve this, the boys must be well motivated and therefore urged the Government to provide what it takes to ginger the boys.

According to him, with the next match comes up on the 18th, April against MK Entancheite from DR Congo at the Warri City Stadium, the boys will have to move straight into a close camping because the higher you go in this competition, the tougher it becomes.

Owumi known as Okada in his hey days further said for this to be achieved, it depends on the funds available and so all hands must be on deck to see that the club achieve its aims.

Davidson Owumi, photo crdit qedng

“i sincerely believe these boys can go far from what I saw in Ethiopia but they must be well motivated to achieve the desired goals. We need funds now to move straight into a close camping because the next match is around the corner, It is on the 18th of this month and we are playing the first leg so we need to do well. We are the only hope of the Nation now with all other clubs eliminated and we cannot afford to let the Nation down. You know that the higher you go in this competition, the tougher it becomes and we just have to work hard. We need a lot of things to succeed”.

Owumi equally appealed to the fans to come out each time the club plays in Warri as this will go a long way in motivating the players.

“At this time, we need the fans now than before and they must come out in their thousands to support the team. They should be our 12th player and with them, we can achieve what we set to do by going far in this competition” said Owumi.

Ethiopian Embassy Denies Warri Wolves Players Visa

The Ethiopian Embassy has denied two influential players of Warri Wolves visas on the premise that their passport validity is not up to six months in what is regarded as an attempt to thwart the efforts of the Warri based team from qualifying for the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Those affected are Goalkeeper Okiemute Odah and Onyekachi Okafor and at the same time rejected the passport of the Media Manager whose own is to expire on 22nd on the same pretext that the validity is not up to six months.

Warri Wolves team before their match against Racing De Bobo FC photo credit Moses Etu

In a brief statement made available to the media late Wednesday night by the Media Manager, Tega Iriose, has been called up as a replacement for Okiemute Odah who was in goal in the first leg in Warri which ended 2-0 in favour of Warri Wolves.

The team will also miss the services of Captain Azubuike Egwuekwe who is nursing a slight injury but the team will have the following players available. They are Daniel Akpeyi, Semiu Liadi, Joseph Eyimofe, Goodluck Onamado, Gbolahan Salami, Abu Azeez, Ikechukwu Ibenegbu among others.

Dedebit FC Of Ethiopia Arrive Nigeria For Wolves

A 24 man team made up of 18 players and 6 Officials of Dedebit SC Football Club from Ethiopia, opponents of Warri Wolves FC in the CAF Confederation Cup match fixed for Saturday at the Warri City Stadium arrived Lagos on Thursday afternoon and were Air-lifted to Benin before making it to Warri by road.

At the Same time, the match Commissioner , Al-Hadj Jawulu from Ghana and Match Officials, Hassan Mohammed Hagi, Hamza Hagi Abdi, Bashir SH Abdi Suleiman and Bashir Olad Arab, all from Somalia arrived Warri Thursday afternoon for the 1st leg, second round of the Championship.

In a brief Statement released to the press by the Media Manager of the Club, Etu Moses on Thursday evening, the stage is now set for the match which promises to be explosive as both sides have what it takes to make it to the next round.

” We will continue to appeal to our fans to come out in thousands to watch this classical match. In Ethiopia, we have been told that we will meet not less than 35 thousand fans so if we can get about 20,000 fans here, it will go a long way in motivating the players for a good victory” said Etu.

CAF Confederation Cup: Wolves Moves Into Closed Camping For Dedebit FC

The Management of Warri Wolves has put the loss to Gabros Football Club in Nnewi at the weekend behind them by moving the players into closed camping ahead the first leg of the CAF Confederation, Second round cracker against highly rated Dedebit FC of Ethiopia.

According to the Media Manager of the Club, Etu Moses, immediately after the loss, the Managing Director, Davison Owumi ordered that the players be moved into a closed camp somewhere very close to Warri to start preparation for the match which comes up on Saturday at the Warri City Stadium.

Owumi warned that any player who fails to obey camp rules would be sanctioned and advised all of them to take the match serious, noting that the team from Ethiopia parades some National team players.

Warri Wolves team before their match against Racing De Bobo FC photo credit Moses Etu

Meanwhile, the likes of SuperSand Eagles, Ibenegbu Ikechukwu and Abu Azeez who missed the Gabros match because of their involvement in South Africa with Beach Soccer team will join the team on Tuesday morning to prepare for the match.

It would be recalled that Warri Wolves crashed out of the competition at this stage last year and will not want a repeat against Dedebit on Saturday