By Jacob Ajom in Warri

Ogenekaro Etebo was in no nonsense mood when he finished off a smooth move through the heart of Dedebit FC defence to give Warri Wolves the opening goal in the 4th minute of the CAF Confederations Cup tie played at Warri City stadium, Saturday.

The goal was greeted with a rapturous ovation from the scanty spectators on the stands. But that was all the difference between the two teams as the visitors quickly settled for business. The Ethiopian club, with Samuel Sanumi, a Nigerian in their ranks seized the midfield and punctuated numerous attacking moves of Wolves.

The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Wolves.

The second half began in a fast tempo as the Ethiopians continued from where they stopped. They came close to equalizing in the 48th minute after a good combination between Sanumi and Fikadu who missed target narrowly.

Gbolahan Salami was drafted in for Onorfoma Freedom. The change brought a sense of urgency in the attack of the home side. But the Ethiopians continued to harass Wolves whose display was largely uncoordinated.

Goalkeeper Abu Suleiman brought down goal-bound Oghenekaro in the vital area midway into the second half to give the homers a penalty. It was deservedly converted by Gbolahan Salami to end the match 2-0.