Wikki Tourists defeat Katsina United 2-0
Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi on Sunday beat Katsina United FC 2-0 in a 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi.
The last match of the season sent Katsina United to relegation. Wikki Tourists FC secured 52 points in 10th position after 38 matches.
Fuad Adelajoti of Wikki Tourists scored the opener in two minutes of the match, while Saleh Ibrahim netted the second goal in the 78th minute.
However, the Katsina team’s approach seemed to settle for a draw but the attempt was thwarted by the Tourists who grabbed the full points at stake.
Kabiru Dogo, Wikki Tourists’ technical adviser commended the team’s efforts to stay competitive throughout the season.
Katsina United head coach Abdallah Sheriff congratulated Wikki Tourists FC for remaining in the league.
He expressed disappointment with the big Northern football clubs such as Kano Pillars and Katsina United for going into relegation.
Sheriff promised to remain in the club to build a strong team next season.
(NAN)
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