Wikki Tourists have unveiled their new home and away jerseys ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed backing the club’s bid to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The new kits were presented at the Government House in Bauchi during a ceremony attended by representatives of Shafa Energy, whose new sponsorship partnership with the club has strengthened its preparations for the campaign.
The event also marked the formal introduction of the club’s new Technical Adviser, Bala Abubakar Mohammed. The newly elected executive committee of the Wikki Tourists Supporters Club was presented at the ceremony as well.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Mohammed, Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Aminu Hammayo pledged the administration’s continued support for Wikki Tourists.
He called on the club’s management, technical team and players to work together to secure immediate promotion to the NPFL.
The state government also provided direct financial support, with Hammayo announcing a ?2 million grant for the first team and a further ?2 million for the Supporters Club. The total support announced at the event was therefore ?4 million.
Club outlines preparations
Wikki Tourists Sole Administrator Alhaji Haruna Bako said the team had already taken part in two pre-season tournaments as part of its preparations for the NNL campaign.
He added that the club’s current reforms were aimed at improving its technical operations and strengthening its administrative structure. The club is also exploring opportunities to develop international marketing avenues.
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Alhaji Bashir Ya’u promised that the ministry would continue to provide guidance to the club.
Club captain Shafiu Adamu Duguri, meanwhile, assured supporters that the players were fully committed to achieving promotion.
Wikki Tourists will begin the 2026/2027 NNL campaign with the stated objective of returning to Nigeria’s top division.