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Warri Wolves have emerged champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria National League, NNL, season, DAILY POST reports.
Napoleon Aloma’s side defeated Wikki Tourists 3-2 in the final of the Super 8 playoffs at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday.
The Seasiders led 3-0 after 25 minutes but were made to work hard to maintain their lead after Wikki Tourists made a spirited fight back.
Yusuf Abdullateef gave Warri Wolves the lead in the seventh minute.
Abdullateef teed up Igbunu Evwierhurhoma for the second nine minutes later.
Wolves continued their dominance, and were rewarded with the third goal courtesy Joshua Shemaye’s 25th minute strike.
Mamuda Aliyu reduced the deficit for Wikki Tourists 10 minutes before the break.
The Bauchi Elephants got another goal through Wonderson Yakubu one minute before the hour.
