Wikki Tourists management has officially moved the date for their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 22 encounter against Kano Pillars. The Bauchi Elephants moved the fixture from its original Wednesday, January 21 slot to a new date on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi remains the venue for this high-stakes Northern derby, though the club provided no specific reason for the scheduling change.
The home side enters this fixture under immense pressure as they currently endure a dismal eight-game winless streak in the NPFL. A narrow 1-0 loss to Plateau United in Jos last Sunday officially pushed Wikki Tourists into the relegation zone, making a victory this weekend essential for their survival hopes. Fans expect a rigorous tactical response from the team to halt their downward slide and secure their first win in over a month.
Kano Pillars also arrive in Bauchi seeking redemption after Abia Warriors ended their three-match winning run over the weekend. The “Sai Masu Gida” suffered a surprising 1-0 home defeat at the Sani Abacha Stadium, a result that stalled their climb toward the top of the table. Both teams now view this rescheduled Sunday fixture as a critical opportunity to reclaim lost momentum and improve their respective standings in the second half of the season.
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