Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi won the Bauchi State competition for the 2025 President Federation Cup on Sunday after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Warinje FC.
In the final match of the competition at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS) in Bauchi, both teams were locked in an intense battle that lasted for a long time.
However, in the 83rd minute, John Taiyo scored the decisive goal to secure victory and help Wikki Tourists retain their champion status.
Recall that seven teams participated in this year's competition in the state.
In a post-match interview, Warinje FC's Chief Coach, Yahaya Aminu, congratulated the winners despite his team's loss.
"We take it in good faith. That is football. Definitely, one team must win.
"What gladdens my heart is that our players performed very well. It was a great game, and I commend them for their efforts," he said.
Wikki Tourists' Technical Adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, expressed his delight at the team's triumph.
"It was an exciting game. After a rigorous battle, we managed to score a lone goal to defeat Warinje FC.
"Our successful preparations have prepared us well for the upcoming matches in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL)," Maikaba added.
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