The quiet confidence in Warri is building. Austin Johnny, the assistant coach at Warri Wolves, has sent a clear message to the rest of the Nigeria Premier Football League: the Seasiders are not just showing up for the 2026-27 season—they are showing up to compete.
With the league kick-off just days away, Johnny insists that the groundwork has been laid. It is not about hope or luck this time. The club has quietly put the right structures in place, and the coaching staff believe the squad assembled is more than capable of making some noise.
“The season is coming up gradually, and in a matter of days, the league will commence,” Johnny told the club’s media channels. “We will approach it with all the required manpower, technicality and experience.”
There is a calm but firm belief in the camp. Johnny, still a young tactician carving out his reputation, is not interested in simply surviving the campaign. The goal is far more ambitious.
“We are confident and well-equipped for the task ahead as a team. Our mission is simple – to finish on a high note!” he added.
That mission begins with a stern test on the road. Warri Wolves open their campaign against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City—a fixture that promises fireworks and will immediately reveal whether the Seasiders’ preparation translates into performance when the pressure is on.
