Warri Wolves of Delta are champions of the 2025 Nigeria National League after winning the Super Eight Championship on Saturday in Asaba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Seasiders edged Wikki Tourist in a thrilling 3-2 victory in the Super 8 final at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
After finishing top of group B with six points, edging Kun Khalifat FC on goal difference, the Delta State side that lost just once in the regular season started the encounter firing in all cylinders.
Yusuf Abdullateef opened score for the Wolves after 7 minutes of action before the lead was doubled through Igbunu Evwierhurhoma 9 minutes later Mahmood courtesy of an assist from Abdullateef.
In the 25th minutes, Efe Yarhere scored the third to put the game far from the reach of Wikki Tourist.
Mahmood Aliyu reduced the deficit for Wikki Tourists to make it 3-1 in the 35th minutes to end the first half that way.
Wonderson Baba pulled another one back for Wikki Tourist in the 55th minutes, but the goal only proved a consolation as Warri Wolves held on to win.
They join Wikki Tourists, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, which kicks off on August 22.
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