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2025/2026 NPFL Match Day 26 Preview: Wikki Tourists Begin New Era with Tough Trip to Enugu

Posted : 14 February 2026

The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season resumes with a compelling Match Day 26 clash as returnees Wikki Tourists FC embark on a new chapter following the resignation of head coach Abdul Maikaba.

The Bauchi-based side will face a stern test away to title-chasing Rangers International at the iconic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, fondly known as The Cathedral.

Life After Maikaba

Wikki Tourists head into the encounter amid managerial changes. Maikaba stepped down after the dramatic 4–4 draw against Katsina United FC at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, citing alleged threats to his life and other pressing concerns.

In response, the club’s management has handed interim control to Chief Coach Bashir Saleh. A CAF B Licence holder, Saleh brings experience to the dugout, having previously worked under Coach Garba Ibrahim at Wikki and alongside Coach Aliyu Zubairu at Gombe United. His immediate task will be to steady the ship and inspire confidence within the squad as they navigate this transitional phase.

Rangers Eye the Crown

For the hosts, the objective is crystal clear — maintain momentum in the title race. Rangers International, one of Nigeria’s most storied clubs, has openly declared its ambition to lift the league trophy this season.

Head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has emphasized a finals-like approach for the remainder of the campaign, urging his players to treat every fixture as decisive in their push for NPFL glory.

Match Outlook

While Wikki Tourists will be eager to prove resilience under new leadership, Rangers’ formidable home record and title hunger make them slight favourites heading into the tie.

Match Day 26 promises intensity in Enugu, as one side fights to stabilize after upheaval and the other presses firmly on the accelerator in pursuit of league honours.

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