Wikki Tourists coach targets immediate return to NPFL
Wikki Tourists coach Bala Abubakar has set his sights on an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football League in the 2026-27 season.
The Bauchi based club finished bottom of the NPFL log last season with 40 points to relegate to the NPFL.
Abubakar is confident that the new players are capable of leading the club back into the top flight next season.
He said: “Our mission is clear: to return Wikki Tourists to the NPFL. We know what is expected of us, and by the grace of Allah, with the support of our management, government, supporters and all stakeholders, we will achieve that goal,” Abubakar said.
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Similarly, The newly appointed Interim Sole Administrator of Bauchi State Football Club, Wikki Tourists FC, Haruna Bako has urged the players to ensure an immediate return to the NPFL.
He said: “Our collective responsibility is to ensure that Wikki Tourists FC secures an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football League. This goal can only be achieved through hard work, discipline, unity and total commitment from everyone involved.
“I urge the technical crew to ensure that only the best and most deserving players are selected to wear the colours of Wikki Tourists FC in the new season. Merit must remain our guiding principle,” Bako added.
Wikki Tourists have played six pre season matches, winning four and drawing two as they prepare for life in the Nigeria National League (NNL)
