Bauchi unveils Wikki Tourists kits, targets NPFL return
- Governor Bala Mohammed unveiled new Wikki Tourists jerseys for the 2026/2027 NNL season.
- The club also presented Bala Abubakar Mohammed as new Technical Adviser and new supporters' executives.
- Government donated ₦4 million and urged the team to secure promotion to the NPFL.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has unveiled the new jerseys for Wikki Tourists ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, with Shafa Energy as sponsor. The ceremony at the Government House in Bauchi also introduced Bala Abubakar Mohammed as the club's new Technical Adviser and presented the newly elected executives of the Wikki Tourists Supporters Club.
Representing the governor, Secretary to the State Government Aminu Hammayo said the administration remains committed to the club's progress. He urged the management, players and technical crew to work together to win promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Hammayo announced a ₦2 million donation to the team and another ₦2 million to the Supporters Club, making ₦4 million in total. The club's chairman, Haruna Bako, said the team had played two pre-season tournaments in Katsina and Zaria and was strengthening its management and technical set-up. He also said the club is exploring international marketing opportunities.
Sports Commissioner Bashir Ya'u promised continued support from the ministry, while captain Shafiu Adamu Duguri said the players are determined to earn promotion through discipline and hard work. A jersey was presented to the governor in recognition of his backing. The management and retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Sani Mohammed were also acknowledged for donating ₦1 million each to the new Supporters Club executives.
What happens next
Wikki Tourists will continue preparations for the new NNL season, with promotion to the NPFL as the main target.
