Bauchi govt dissolves Wikki Tourists mgt, appoints Bako as Sole Admin

Bauchi govt dissolves Wikki Tourists mgt, appoints Bako as Sole Admin

Not satisfied with the team's performance last season, the Bauchi State government has dissolved the management team of Wikki Tourists.

The statement announcing the dissolution said it was with immediate effect while an Interim Sole Administrator would be appointed.

"The dissolution of the Management Committee of Wikki Tourist Football Club with immediate effect, following the club's dismal performance in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which culminated in its relegation to the Nigeria National league ( NNL).

"His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, approved the dissolution after a comprehensive review of the club's performance and the various interventions undertaken by the government to preserve its top-flight status.

"The decision reflects the Government's determination to reposition Wikki Tourist Football Club, restore public confidence in the management of the club, and lay a solid foundation for its immediate return to the elite division of Nigerian football.

"Throughout the season, the Bauchi State Government provided the club with the necessary financial and administrative support to enhance its competitiveness and improve its performance. In addition to meeting its obligations to the club, the Government, as a final effort to avert relegation, constituted a Rescue Team during the closing stages of the season to complement the work of the Management Committee and guide the Club towards survival. Unfortunately, these interventions did not produce the desired outcome, as the Club was ultimately relegated.

"In view of this development and in the overriding interest of the club, His Excellency has approved the appointment of Alhaji Haruna Bako, former Bauchi State Director of Sports, as the Interim Sole Administrator of Wikki Tourist Football Club pending the constitution of a substantive management," the statement reads.

The Interim Sole Administrator is expected to immediately assume responsibility for the administration of the Club, oversee the handover of all operati