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Wikki Tourists Remain Top of the Table Despite 2-1 Loss to Barau FC

Wikki Tourists FC may have suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Barau FC of Kano in a Match Day 13 clash of the 2025 NNL Conference C, but the Bauchi based side still maintains its lead at the top of the table with 20 points.

The high stakes encounter, played at the Dambatta Township Stadium, was action packed from start to finish. Barau FC opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Adamu Ibrahim capitalized on a free header from a corner kick to put the home side in front.

However, the lead was short lived. Just five minutes later, Wikki Tourists’ prolific forward Wonderson Yakubu leveled the scores with a brilliant solo effort, beating the Barau defence before calmly slotting past the keeper to make it 1-1 going into halftime.

Shortly after the restart, Barau FC were awarded a quick penalty in the 48th minute. Saidu Salisu made no mistake from the spot, restoring Barau’s lead and putting pressure back on the league leaders.

Despite Wikki Tourists dominating possession and dictating the pace in the closing stages, they couldn’t find the equalizer as Barau held on for the crucial three points. After four minutes of stoppage time, the referee’s whistle confirmed the 2-1 win for the home side.

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Wikki Tourists head coach Abdu Maikaba expressed pride in his team’s performance despite the loss.

“I’m glad that we lost gallantly. Nobody can say we didn’t play well,my boys did their best, and I must commend them,” Maikaba said.

Looking ahead, Maikaba remains optimistic about their promotion hopes.

“We are still topping the group. Our performance this season has been great and we want to continue this momentum until we achieve our ultimate goal, a slot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, In sha Allah.”

Wikki Tourists now shift focus to the final game of the season, facing Zamfara United next weekend in Bauchi,a big encounter as the push for the Super Eight intensifies.

WTFC Media