NNL Wikki Tourists Captain Confident Ahead of Yobe Desert Stars Clash

Wikki Tourists captain, Shafiu Adamu Duguri, has expressed confidence in his team's readiness to secure victory against Yobe Desert Stars in their Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday Two encounter.

The Bauchi-based side will face Yobe Desert Stars at the August 27 Stadium in Damaturu on Saturday, with Duguri insisting that the players are determined to maintain their winning start to the campaign.

Speaking to the club's media, the captain said the team was highly motivated and in good spirits ahead of the fixture.

He expressed confidence in the players' preparations, adding that they were travelling to Damaturu with the intention of claiming all three points.

"The team are motivated, we are in high spirit for the game. You can see from our training session the team is ready and we are going there to get the three points," Duguri said.

He also appealed to the club's supporters to continue praying for and encouraging the team throughout the campaign.

Wikki Tourists began their 2026/2027 NNL season with a 1-0 victory over Kada Warriors last weekend, securing three points in their opening fixture.

The Bauchi Elephants will be seeking another positive result against Yobe Desert Stars as they pursue their ambition of returning to the Nigeria Premier Football League.