Warri Wolves will win Laurels this season - Tony Okowa boasts

Chairman Delta State Sports Commission Mr Tony Okowa has stated that the states' Premier League team Warri Wolves is aiming for all trophies this season.

Speaking in an interview with our correspondent Busayo Olowookere, he said that the club is bound to excel this season having been highly motivated by the state.

"I would not have expected anything short of a win. Win and win well so that by the time we get to the second leg in Sao Tome, we would have been a bit comfortable," - he said after the proposed match between the Sea siders and Praia Cruz of Sao Tome and Principe which turned out to be a walkover as the visitors failed to show up for the first round of their CAF Champions League match.

He expressed confidence in the new crop of players who recently joined the team as he expects a perfect blend in due time.

The chairman further confirmed the target for the season. In his words, "my target is to win the CAF champions League and the NPFL, we will win it all.

" I don't just talk, watch out for us," - he concluded.

Reports have it that Praia Cruz of Sao Tome and Principe has pulled out of the tournament. The seasiders will play Sudanese side Al Merreikh in the next phase of the competition.

CAF Confederations Cup: Warri Wolves to play AC Leopards of Congo

Nigeria Premier League club Warri Wolves Football Club have been drawn against AC Leopards de Dolisie in the CAF Confederation Cup’s Round of 16.

In the draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the competition’s 12th edition, the Wolves will play their first leg match away in Congo.

The first leg match will hold between May 15 and 17, with Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey as the centre referee.

The second leg match is to hold between June 5 and June 7 in Warri, with Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha as the centre referee.

Glo Nigeria Premier League Week Two Roundup: Heartland shock shooting, Pillars win as Sunshine Stars escape upset

Nigeria Premier league returnees Shooting Stars have lost two games back to back as they were shocked by visiting Heartland on Saturday.

Google Image: Kano Pillars

Another away victor saw FC Taraba United continued with their impressive performance on in their second game of the season as they defeated Akwa United 1-0 in Akwa Ibom.

Current title holder Kano Pillar were 2-0 better than Bayelsa United, Rangers beat Sharks 3-2, Nassarawa 2-0 Wikki Tourist, Kwara 2-1 Elkanemi Warriors, as Sunshine Stars battled their way through to avoid upset at home edging Gabros by 2-1 in Akure.

Enyimba, Warri Wolves and Dolphins FC were busy on the continent as they had their week two games postponed.

Lobi Stars will host Enyimba while Wolves welcome Giwa FC midweek.

Enyimba held, Wolves beaten in Glo Nigeria Premier League opener

The Glo Nigerian Premier League has kick off over the weekend with exciting games from across different match centers.

In the opener on Saturday, it was a double header in the city of Port Harcourt as Dolphins FC were held at home by visiting Kwara United while Sharks FC aslo played out a goalless encounter with Sunshine Stars.

It was goals galore in the match between new entrants FC Taraba and Rangers as the game ended 3-2 in favour of the home side.

Enyimba of Aba also welcomed Akwa United an it ended scoreless, Gabros bashed Warri Wolves 2-0 as Wikki Tourist came tops in the battle of the newcomers winning 2-0 over Shooting Stars.

Full Match Day One result:

Bayelsa Utd 1-1 Lobi Stars ‪
Enyimba 0-0 Akwa Utd ‪
FC Taraba 3-2 Rangers
Gabros 2-0 Warri Wolves

Giwa FC 0-0 Abia Warriors
El-Kanemi 1-0 Nassarawa Utd
Wikki 2-0 Shooting Stars
Sharks 0-0 Sunshine Stars
Dolphins 0-0 Kwara Utd ‪