By our reporter 17.9.2025
Former Super Falcons of Nigeria star, Patience Avre Odeli has passionately appealed to Delta State governor Sheriff Oborevwori to end the shabby treatment of Warri Wolves FC players, if the team is to make the desired impact in the Nigeria Professional Premier league.
Speaking from her Chicago USA base Tuesday night, Avre Odeli said she shed tears on seeing poor condition and physique of the players before their scoreless draw against visiting Kwara United FC of Ilorin in a week 4 game of the NPFL at the Ozoro Stadium
“I wept as I watched clips at the training ground. They are apparently not well fed and their general welfare is apparently compromised by the Delta State government. They looked like Amateurs, not professionals. What is Governor Oborevwori in such a slave-like situation ?” Avre Odeli who began as a former Bendel state sprinter before playing for Ufuoma Babes FC of Warri and Princess Jegede Queens of Lagos, lamented.
Avre Odeli said she is constantly in touch with Sports developments in Delta State , reminding the Governor to quickly intervene on Warri Wolves ‘ ‘slave camp ‘ or risk return to the Nigeria National League (NNL) from where they were promoted this season.
“For instance, faceless officials of Delta State Sports Commission are making moves to engage Warri Wolves players on a tortuous two day road journey to Maiduguri for week 5 NPL fixture. Can’t Oil rich Delta State airlift her Ambassadors to and fro Maiduguri ?
“Why is the team shuttling between Warri and Ozoro for training and matches ? Why is it taking decades to construct a standard stadium after hungry politicians rubbish the sub standard Warri stadium?
According to Avre Odell, “Governor Oborevwori must not let sycophants mislead him. Remember how the state lost her leading position at South South and National Youth Games at Uyo and Asaba. It’s hard to believe that our State Governor and Government failed to officially host and appreciate Warri Wolves on returning to the NPFL.
“Sign on fees and allowances for two wins and a draw and they are planning a risky trip to Maiduguri.
Avre Odeli who has been championing ex Super Falcons plea for president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to compensate former winners of WAFCON reminded Hon Oborevwori that Warri Wolves would do better if fully motivated,as it should be done to true professionals.. “It’s a new season but there is so much amateurism by Wolves’ management. Facilities, welfare and mobilisation are not encouraging. If the state is not ready for professional football, such should be made clear early enough. I implore other sports loving Deltans to be at alert . Let’s not let Warri Wolves be relegated again,” Avre Odeli concluded.
