Warri Wolves vs Abia Warriors – NPFL 2026

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

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Form

Warri Wolves — last 5 home

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Abia Warriors — last 5 away

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Head to head

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Standings — NPFL

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF:GA	Pts
1	Enugu Rangers	38	19	11	8	47:27	68
2	Rivers United	38	19	10	9	44:31	67
3	Shooting Stars	38	18	6	14	41:40	60
4	Ikorodu City	38	16	10	12	43:39	58
5	Nasarawa United	38	16	8	14	37:34	56
6	Abia Warriors	38	16	7	15	31:34	55
7	Bendel Insurance	37	13	14	10	43:38	53
8	Barau FC	38	13	13	12	34:30	52
9	Katsina United	37	14	10	13	36:38	52
10	Kano Pillars	38	15	6	17	37:39	51
11	Plateau United	38	15	5	18	39:40	50
12	Kwara United	38	13	11	14	35:36	50
13	Enyimba	38	13	10	15	44:42	49
14	Kun Khalifat FC	38	13	10	15	42:43	49
15	Warri Wolves	38	13	10	15	36:41	49
16	Niger Tornadoes	38	13	9	16	37:36	48
17	Remo Stars	38	14	5	19	42:47	47
18	El Kanemi Warrio	38	13	8	17	30:46	47
19	Bayelsa United	38	11	10	17	37:42	43
20	Wikki Tourist	38	9	13	16	36:48	40