Warri Wolves face 2-day road ordeal for NPFL tie in Maiduguri
Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Warri Wolves, have endured a gruelling two-day road trip to Maiduguri for their clash against El Kanemi Warriors, reigniting debate on player welfare and transport challenges in Nigerian football. The team’s marathon journey began in Warri but suffered an early setback when their bus broke down in Asaba. A replacement vehicle was arranged, but it also developed faults, forcing repeated repairs in Benue State. As of Friday night, the team was still en route and expected to arrive just hours before Sunday’s fixture. Players will then face another two-day return trip immediately after the game, leaving minimal recovery time before their next outing. Players frustrated An anonymous player expressed the squad’s frustration: “Our welfare should be paramount to the management and the government. How can we travel two days by road, arrive […]