Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit Wikki Tourists have officially confirmed the appointment of Evans Ogenyi as their new technical adviser. The experienced strategist was formally introduced to the public during an unveiling ceremony at the club’s administrative headquarters in Bauchi on Friday, March 6, 2026. Ogenyi arrives at a pivotal moment for the “Bauchi Elephants,” stepping into the vacancy created by Abdullahi Maikaba, who stepped down from the role last month following a challenging run of results and internal pressures.
The primary objective for the new tactician is to steer the club away from the relegation zone and secure their spot in the top flight for the upcoming season. Currently languishing in the lower half of the table, Wikki Tourists have struggled for consistency, recording only two victories in their last 15 league outings. Ogenyi’s immediate focus will be on revitalizing a squad that currently sits 16th in the standings, just above the drop zone, with a series of high-stakes fixtures looming in the final stretch of the 2025/26 campaign.
“Evans Ogenyi has been appointed the new technical adviser of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Wikki Tourists. Ogenyi was unveiled at the club’s secretariat in Bauchi on Friday. The new tactician takes over from Abdullahi Maikaba who resigned from the post last month.”
Ogenyi is no stranger to the pressures of the Nigerian top tier, bringing a wealth of domestic experience to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. His coaching resume includes a notable stint at the helm of Kano Pillars, as well as a period serving as an assistant manager at Rivers United under seasoned coaches like Stanley Eguma and Finidi George. The Wikki Tourists board believes that his familiarity with the league’s landscape and his reputation for tactical discipline will provide the necessary stability to halt the team’s recent slide.
“Ogenyi’s main task is to help the club maintain their top-flight status. He was previously in charge of Kano Pillars and has also worked as an assistant coach with Rivers United.”
As the club prepares for their upcoming Matchday 29 clash against El-Kanemi Warriors, the arrival of Ogenyi is expected to spark a renewed sense of belief among the supporters. The management has pledged full support for the new technical adviser as he looks to implement his philosophy and maximize the potential of the current roster. With the race for survival intensifying, Ogenyi’s ability to quickly organize the defense and find a reliable source of goals will be the determining factor in whether the Giant Elephants remain a fixture in the NPFL next year.
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