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Abdul Maikaba, coach of Bauchi Wikki tourists, has said exclusively Completsports.com That his team was exhausted after the absence of five key players who have traveled to Europe in search of better career opportunities, hence their struggles in the promotion playoffs of the Nigeria National League (NNL) in progress at the Stephen Keshi stadium, Asaba.
Wikki promotion possibilities hang from a thread
Wikki tourists, who entered the NNL Super 8 promotion play-offs as one of the best favorites, now run the risk of missing a position in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
They currently have two points of two goalless draws against Doma United and Barau FC. Yobe Desert stars the group with four points, after having drawn 0-0 with Barau FC in its first game and beat Doma United 2–1 on Monday.
Key players go to European tests
Talking with Completsports.com After the press conference after the game, Maikaba revealed that several players went to trial in Europe immediately after the regular season. He urged the organizers of the Super 8 to reconsider the time of the tournament.
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“Jonathan Merige traveled to Azerbaijan for the tests. Danbanle Danbele also traveled to Slovakia,” Maikaba lamented.
“Haruna Aliyu, who played today at the center of the back (against Barau FC), will go to England next week. We had to force him to come to this game. You know, it was not available for our first game.”
Maikaba NNL Super 8 Time Time Time Questions
Maikaba criticized the current schedule of the Super 8, emphasizing the need to adjust the time to accommodate the test windows of the players.
“This is very important. You know that June and July are always periods in which players go to trial abroad, and having this important tiebreaker during this time is not ideal at all,” he reiterated.
‘The referees took sides’ – Maikaba Blashs officiating
During the press conference after the game previously, the former Akwa United, Kano Pillars, Rangers and Plateau United Gaffer also blamed “poor arbitration” for the struggles of his team.
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“I am not happy with the arbitration. The referees have taken sides and I am not happy at all,” Maikaba was enraged.
Wikki Tourists crispy vs yobe desert stars
Wikki tourists must now win their final group on Thursday against Yobe Desert Stars to have the opportunity to ensure one of the two promotion tickets available in Group A of the Northern Conference.
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