The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC), Hon. Onoriode Joshua Oborevwori, has congratulated three players of Warri Wolves Football Club on their call-ups to the national Under-23 team, describing the development as a significant milestone in their careers and a testament to the growing profile of football in Delta State.
Speaking to the media at his office in Asaba, the DSSC Chairman said the invitations represented a valuable opportunity for the players to showcase their abilities at the national level, gain exposure to a higher competitive environment and further their ambitions in professional football.
Hon. Oborevwori noted that the call-ups would serve as a morale booster for the players, while enhancing their confidence, tactical awareness and competitive experience as they prepare to represent the country.
He described the development as a source of pride to Delta State, noting that the emergence of Warri Wolves players for national team consideration reflected the importance of sustained investment in grassroots football, talent identification and player development.
The three Warri Wolves players invited to the national U-23 team are Lucky Oraro, Sani Shusibu and Jude Eventus.
The Commission’s Chairman urged the players to approach the national assignment with discipline, commitment and professionalism, stressing the need to remain focused, work hard in training and seize the opportunity to establish themselves within the national team setup.
He further encouraged them to uphold the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and dedication, while demonstrating the quality and character expected of players representing both Delta State and the nation.
Hon. Oborevwori reaffirmed the Delta State Government’s commitment to the development of sports, assuring that the administration would continue to support programmes and initiatives designed to discover, nurture and promote sporting talents across the state.
He added that the Commission remained committed to improving athletes’ welfare, strengthening sports development structures and creating pathways for Delta athletes to compete and excel at national and international levels.
The DSSC Chairman wished the trio success in their national team assignment, expressing confidence that they would make the most of the opportunity and justify the confidence reposed in them.
The call-ups further underscore Warri Wolves’ role in providing a platform for emerging football talents to progress to the national stage, while reinforcing Delta State’s ambition to remain a major contributor to Nigerian football development.