The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continues to heat up as Match Day 11 draws near, with teams across the country finding rhythm and fighting for early advantage on the standings.
Among the ambitious sides looking to establish themselves in the topflight are Barau FC, one of the NPFL’s newest entrants, guided by veteran tactician Coach Ladan Bosso.
Regarded as one of the most accomplished and tactically astute coaches in Nigerian football, Bosso’s leadership and football intelligence have long earned him respect across the league. Under his guidance, Barau FC continue to grow steadily, adapting to the intensity and expectations of top-tier football.
Despite the natural challenges of a debut campaign, Bosso’s optimism remains unwavering. He believes in the long-term potential of his squad and continues to emphasize gradual improvement in both individual performance and collective cohesion.
Bosso’s track record — from developing young talents to managing teams with structure and discipline — has made him one of Nigeria’s most reliable football minds. His focus this season remains clear: to strengthen Barau FC’s squad, improve execution on the pitch, and instill a winning mentality that matches the club’s ambitions.
A Northern Derby with High Stakes
This weekend, the Maliya Boys will host Wikki Tourists at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, in a tense Northern derby that promises tactical intrigue and emotional intensity.
Barau FC currently sit 16th on the NPFL log with 8 points from 9 matches, while Wikki Tourists occupy 13th place with 12 points from 10 games — holding a four-point advantage despite playing one match more.
Both teams are guided by seasoned coaches — Ladan Bosso for Barau and Abdul Maikaba for Wikki — whose strategic duel on the sidelines could determine the outcome.
As both sides prepare to battle for bragging rights and valuable points, fans can expect a fiercely contested encounter driven by pride, ambition, and the hunger to climb the table.
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