Photo by Olumide Amos
A solitary effort of Azubuike Egwuekwe was all Paul Aigbogun's men required to nick the maximum points and plunged their visitors in deep relegation troubles.
The hosts began their chase for victory brightly, though struggled to cope with their imposing visitors in the opening quarter.
Dolphins were impressively and desperate to pull-off a surprise against their hosts, but could not to get any means past Wolves goalkeeper.
In the 22nd minute, the hosts came close through striker Abu Azeez who unfortunately had his brilliant on-target shot twice denied by keeper Ayalogu in quick succession.
It was a tough entertaining ending to a thrilling half as the break whistle was sounded with no goal from both sides.
In the 59th minute, the breakthrough came and the outright winner surfaced in the 59th minute thanks to captain Egwuekwe who headed the hosts in front.
Etebo nearly doubled the lead for the Wolves, but was unlucky as his goal-bound free kick struck the woodwork and Dolphins' Ezuruike quickly avoided a rebound with a goal line clearance.
With victory, Warri Wolves have accrued 40 points while Dolphins remained inside the relegation waters with 21 points from 23 games.
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