The management of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi has
commended exemplary leadership role of Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed
Abdullahi Abubakar in ensuring that the team secured a continental ticket at
the just concluded 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The Bauchi-based side finished third position on
the league table which gives them the chance to play in the CAF Confederation
Cup next season.
According to the club’s media officer, Nasiru
Abdullahi Kobi, Governor Abubakar has achieved a unique feat which his
predecessors have tried to accomplish in the past 18 years when the club last
played at the continental level, insisting that the Governor’s financial
backing helped the team to make a laudable achievement this session.
“Governor Abubakar is number one supporter of
Wikki Tourists. He is always there for the team anytime we called on him. His
moral and financial support to the team this season is really commendable. On
behalf of the club and people of the state we say thank you to his Excellency
for his encouragement. As the club is anticipating to representing the country
very well in the CAF Confederation Cup, we pleaded with the state government
for more support so that we can go far in the tournament,” Kobi said to Sportinglens.blogspot.com.
Kobi has
however extended the club’s appreciation to fans of the club for solidly behind
the team this season. He also commended the media for full coverage of the team
in the year in review.
“Our fans really exhibited true sportsmanship for
their love and support to the team this season. Their never-to-say-die attitude
throughout this season is commendable. We promise not to disappoint them in the
continental assignment. We thank our friend in the media for the full coverage
of our team. We also thanked everybody who contributed in one way or the other
for this achievement,” he added.
Kobi also assured that the management of the club
will work very hard in ensuring that they present a formidable team for the
NPFL and CAF Confederation cup next season.
“What we achieved this season is a challenge to us
and we want to surpass it next season. Our management under our amiable
chairman Hon. Isa Matori is promising our fans that they will see the best of
Wikki Tourists next season. It will be a collective responsibility of everybody
and we will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that we achieve something
tangible next season.”
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