Admin I Tuesday, February 10.2026
BAUCHI — Fans at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium were treated to an absolute “supernova” of a performance yesterday, as Wikki Tourists and Katsina United played out a pulsating 4-4 draw that will go down as an instant NPFL classic.
Forget the defensive drills; this was pure, unadulterated star power on display.
From the first whistle, it was clear that the league’s brightest talents had decided to leave the tactics board in the dressing room and let their boots do the talking.
While the scoreline suggests a defensive nightmare, it was a dream for the creative sparks. Abubakar Aliyu was the undisputed “Man of the Hour” for the Tourists, weaving through the Katsina midfield like he was playing in his own backyard.
His clinical finishing proved why he’s one of the most feared names in the North.
But Katsina had their own “Galactico” in the making.
Tosin Omoyele silenced the home crowd with a display of raw pace and predatory instinct, bagging a crucial brace that kept the visitors in the hunt every time Wikki looked set to pull away.
The lead changed hands more times than a London bus driver shifts gears. Every time a star rose for Wikki, a hero emerged for Katsina.
The Opener: A rocket from the edge of the box that nearly tore the net.
The Response: A slick, team-oriented counter-attack finished with ice-cold composure.
A frantic final ten minutes where the stars didn’t just shine—they exploded—resulting in a share of the spoils that left both sets of fans breathless.
It wasn’t just a football match; it was a high-octane shootout under the Nigerian sun.
If the NPFL continues to produce star-studded spectacles like this, the world will be watching.
