Former Super Falcons of Nigeria striker, Patience Avre Odeli has faulted the recent decision of the Delta State Sports Commission to suspend Head Coach of Warri Wolves, Napoleon Aluma.
The management of Warri Wolves through a letter from Sports Commission chairman, Onos Oborevwori said poor results caused suspension of Aluma , but Avre Odeli has described it as a huge error.
She said the suspension of Aluma after six games in the Nigeria Premier League amounts to victimisation and unnecessary power show by Mr. in Oborevwori and Warri Wolves management.
” How do you suspend a coach after six games ? I remember that Warri Wolves sensationally defeated Katsina United at away in their first game before outclassing Rangers of Enugu.
The team that havr not been officially appreciated for gaining promotion from the NNL faced undue pressure before and after the first home draw with Kwara Utd.
There has been uncertainty over salaries, allowances and sign on fees. Some players have not even negotiated with the club regarding sign on fees and other welfare packages.
I thought Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would call the State’s sports officials to order.
Delta State deserves a true professional football club, not one whose officials would resort to blame game after subjecting players and officials to four days road trip to and fro Maiduguri for Week 5 encounter with El Kanemi Warriors.
The players are poorly fed and this should be tackled immediately.
”My appeal to the Delta State government and Sports Officials is to encourage Napoleon Aluma to continue with the good work he has begun.
He has a track record of producing male and female football stars, including my humble self.
“Warri Wolves would be greater if the present rapport between coaches and players is not jettisoned by muscle flexing officials..
The officials should source funds and radically improve the welfare of the players . Instead of constant threats and boasts, there should be love and general team spirit.
” I saw highlights of the loss to Shooting Stars. Wolves were unlucky not to score the much needed goals.
Perhaps due to fatigue after the Maiduguri journey but they are bound to do better under their trusted coach Aluma.
It calls for sober reflection and less pressure”, Avre Odeli stressed.
