NPFL · 2026
Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00

Warri Wolves

2 : 1

Abia Warriors

Full time

Match recap

Warri Wolves secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Abia Warriors in Sunday’s NPFL encounter. The match saw the home side take an early lead, dictating the tempo for much of the first half with confident possession and probing attacks. However, Abia Warriors responded well, finding an equalizer before the break, creating a level playing field and suggesting a more open second period. The momentum swung back in favour of Warri Wolves after the restart, and they eventually found their second goal, which proved to be the winner. Abia Warriors pushed for another equalizer in the dying minutes but were unable to break through. This win provides a significant boost for Warri Wolves in the league standings, while Abia Warriors will be disappointed not to have salvaged at least a point on the road.

Events

  • 1'Goal — I. Obot (Normal Goal)
  • 19'Goal — C. Orji (Normal Goal)
  • 62'Goal — C. Orji (Penalty)

Match statistics

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Lineups

Abia Warriors

    Form

    Warri Wolves — last 5 home
    WWDWD
    Abia Warriors — last 5 away
    LLLLL

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