PRE-SEASON: El Kanemi Warriors edge Wikki Tourists

El Kanemi Warriors FC on Tuesday night defeated Wikki Tourists of Bauchi by 2-1 in the ongoing North East pre-season tournament in Gombe State. Mathias Samuel’ brace gave the Borno Army victory in the match. The club’s attacking midfielder opened scoring with his fine header in the 40th minute before his well-taken free kick in the 65th gave the coach Ladan Bosso-led team the all-important three points in the match. Super sub Gift Atiluwa gave Wikki Tourists a consolatory goal in the 80th minute.

El Kanemi Warriors have four points from three matches played so far, while Wikki Tourists also have four points from the same number of games. Gombe United has 3 points from 2 games and Doma United 2 from games.

El Kanemi Warriors will wait until the final game to be played Wednesday morning between Gombe United and Doma United to know the last two teams that will play in the final match on Friday.

According to the team media officer of the club Anthony Obaseki, the win has given the Borno Army needed confidence, stressing that the tournament had helped the team to identify their weakness.

“This is one of the first semi-final and we are waiting for the two other teams to play on Wednesday between Gombe United and Doma united in the morning. I am hopeful that we can win the tournament,” Obaseki said.