Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Warri Wolves, have been drawn bye in this year’s Delta State Aiteo Cup competition, after the draw ceremony was held at the Delta State Football Association, DFA, Football House, Asaba, Thursday, April 4, 2019.
According to a club statement released by the Media Officer, Jahrock Ujewe, Warri Wolves will play the winners of the first round tie between AGFC and T. Akoma FC.
A club representative, present at the occasion, Lawrence Omohwo, says this year’s final might be all state owned clubs’ affair, adding that only J. Atete FC could give them a good run for their money.
“The final this time might be all state teams’ affair,” Lawrence Omohwo said emphatically. ” The main team is J Atete. Other private clubs in the state are no threat as far as I’m concern.”
Omohwo noted that Warri Wolves poised to battle for the state Aiteo Cup crown in this edition of the tournament.
The Seasiders have not won the Delta State Aiteo Cup title in the last two finals, as J. Atete have clinched the cup on these occasions at the expense of the state teams.
This year’s competition will kick off on Monday, April 9, 2019, with preliminary games at Ogwashi Uku, Warri, and Kwale stadium.
