The Oluyole Warriors head to Ozoro this Sunday to take on Warri Wolves in a Matchday 6 fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The tie will be staged at the Southern Delta University Main Bowl, with kickoff set for 4pm.
Form and Context:
Shooting Stars enter the fixture buoyed by their first win of the season, a 2–1 victory over Kun Khalifat at the Lekan Salami Stadium last weekend. That much-needed triumph ended a four-game winless run and has lifted spirits within the camp. Coach Nurudeen Aweroro will be keen to see his side build on that momentum and continue climbing the table.
The Oluyole Warriors seem to be getting stronger with their integrations daily as Coach Aweroro now has a settled starting lineup. The team presents a blend of youth and experience, which has made them more enterprising and increasingly difficult to break down.
Warri Wolves, meanwhile, come into the game looking to bounce back after a 1–0 defeat away to El-Kanemi Warriors on Matchday 5. Under the guidance of Head Coach Aluma Napoleon, the team have shown they are no pushovers, with defensive organisation and counter-attacking play marking them out as dangerous opponents at home. They also boast one of the most solid defensive records so far, as they have not conceded a single goal on their home turf this season.
Team News:
For Shooting Stars, Mustapha Lawal returns to the squad and is expected to reclaim his place in goal. Qamar Adegoke is also back in contention, adding depth to the attacking options. Promise Awosanmi and Ayobami Junior, both impressive in recent games, will once again be relied upon to carry creativity and energy in attack and midfield. Kabir Tijani is expected to start and provide balance to the backline.
Warri Wolves will lean on key players including Ogbu Chisom, the lanky defender signed from Abakaliki FC, ex-Remo Stars goalkeeper Vincent Edafe, midfielder David Joseph, and forward Prince Ebhohon to steady their ranks and pose problems for the visitors. In addition, Godwin Oham, a dynamic right back, has been instrumental in their build up play and offers another dimension to their attacking transitions.
Expectations:
The game promises to be a tightly contested affair, with Shooting Stars aiming to consolidate on last weekend’s win and Warri Wolves eager to defend their home turf and rediscover form. Both sides will be tested for discipline and sharpness, and it may ultimately come down to who is more clinical in front of goal.
The Oluyole Warriors supporters will hope to see their side continue on an upward trajectory, translating renewed confidence into points away from home. For Warri Wolves, the challenge will be to maintain their perfect defensive home record while finding the goals needed to climb the table.
Match Details:
Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars SC
NPFL 2025/26 – Matchday 6
Southern Delta University Main Bowl, Ozoro
Sunday, September 28, 2025
4:00 PM