Warri Wolves say they’re ready for the new season — their opener, a South-South derby in Benin City, will be an early test of that.
Warri Wolves open their 2026/27 NPFL campaign away to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City — a South-South derby that headlines the opening weekend alongside the Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos curtain-raiser.
The confirmed transfer activity so far has run against Warri Wolves: defender Emmanuel Bakare left for Katsina United, part of that club’s 11-signing rebuild, while central defender Elvis Obuko joined Barau FC. No incoming signings have been confirmed publicly yet.
Assistant coach Austin Johnny has said the team is ready for the new season, with the club’s structures in place ahead of kick-off. Club figure Azubuike Egwuekwe has echoed that confidence, pointing to encouraging signs for the campaign ahead, with recruitment described as already underway and a pre-season camp to follow.
Who do Warri Wolves play in their 2026/27 opener?
Bendel Insurance, away, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City — a South-South derby.
Who has Warri Wolves lost this transfer window?
Emmanuel Bakare (to Katsina United) and Elvis Obuko (to Barau FC).
Warri Wolves Team Hub · Bendel Insurance 2026/27 Transfer Window
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Leadership Nigeria, Nigerian Observer.
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