Following the qualification of Warri Wolves Football Club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and football lovers in the state has congratulated the players and management of the Football Club.
The ‘Sea Siders’ has returned to the league (NPFL) after years in relegation, defeated Dynamite Force of Benin City in a game that went into extra time, after a goaless draw in regulation time.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okowa , Mr. Charles Aniagwu yesterday in Asaba , said the return of Warri Wolves to the NPFL is a well-deserved effort and a proof of the state government’s commitment to sports development in the state.
While also congratulating the chairman and members of the Delta State Sports Commission, the Governor noted that the promotion no doubt is an encouragement to do more for sports development in the state.
He charged the two Delta based football clubs in the NPFL, Warri Wolves and Delta Force to strive harder and double their efforts towards winning the NPFL and securing continental tickets in the coming season.