Gov. Bala Mohammed Charges Wikki Tourists to Return to NPFL, Unveils New Season Jerseys

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has announced that the Wikki Tourists Football Club will wear new jerseys for the upcoming 2026/2027 Nigeria National League season, which is sponsored by Shafa Energy. At a ceremony held at the Government House in Bauchi, the governor introduced the club's new Technical Adviser, Bala Abubakar Mohammed, and unveiled the elected officials of the Wikki Tourists Supporters Club.

Governor Mohammed, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, pledged his administration's dedication to the club's growth and encouraged the team, management, and technical staff to collaborate in securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Hammayo further disclosed that the state government would contribute N2 million to the club and N2 million to the Supporters Club, increasing total government support to N4 million. The club's Sole Administrator, Alhaji Haruna Bako, shared that Wikki Tourists had taken part in two pre-season tournaments and was currently focusing on fortifying its management and technical structures in preparation for the new season.

Alhaji Bashir Ya'u, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, confirmed that the state government would continue to support the club. Captain Shafiu Adamu Duguri pledged the players' commitment to achieving promotion via discipline and hard work. The event also included the presentation of a club jersey to Governor Mohammed in appreciation for his support, and recognition of the management and retired DIG Sani Mohammed for donating N1 million each to the newly elected Supporters Club executives.