Wikki Tourists: Bauchi SWAN demands probe into sacked officials over the club’s NPFL relegation.
The association praised the Bauchi State Government for dissolving the committee after the club’s poor 2025/26 NPFL campaign.
“The association praised the Bauchi State Government for dissolving the committee following the club’s disappointing 2025/26 NPFL campaign.”
“The association said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to restoring Wikki Tourists and securing their top-flight return.”
SWAN demanded a thorough investigation into the club’s poor performance despite sustained financial and administrative support from the state government.
“The association seeks a probe into alleged match-fixing, player welfare, ministry ties, and the club’s finances.”
SWAN said investigating alleged match-fixing, poor player welfare, governance, and financial issues would help prevent future relegation.
The association noted that the state government had fulfilled its obligations to the club, including increasing its monthly allocation and constituting a rescue team towards the closing stages of the season in a final effort to prevent relegation.
However, despite these interventions, the club failed to retain its NPFL status.
SWAN welcomed the appointment of former Bauchi State Director of Sports, Alhaji Haruna Bako, as the Interim Sole Administrator of Wikki Tourists.
The association expressed confidence in his experience and ability to reposition the club ahead of the forthcoming NNL season.
It urged the interim administrator to ensure a smooth takeover of the club’s operations, assets, records and liabilities while implementing reforms to restore discipline, professionalism and competitiveness within the team.
SWAN reaffirmed its support for the state government to revive Wikki Tourists, expressing optimism that, with the right leadership and reforms, the club would regain its place in the NPFL.