Wikki Tourists FC will return to NPFL, captain vows
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi pledged to put in their best and return to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Captain of the team, Manu Garba gave the assurance in an interview on Sunday in Bauchi.
“We will continue to put in our best until the desired goal of returning the team to NPFL is achieved,“ he said.
Garba said the players appreciated the efforts of the interim management committee to promptly pay their match allowance.
“We have been receiving our match bonuses since the beginning of the season and all the bonuses. That would always serve as a motivation for the players in the team,” he said.
The captain solicits for more prayers and understanding from the teeming Supporters for more victories.
Wikki reclaimed top spot in NNL Group C after beating NAF FC 1-0 on Saturday in Abuja.
Meanwhile Wikki Tourists will host ABS of Ilorin on January 14 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.
(NAN)
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