Current Form

Under Head Coach Nurudeen Aweroro, we’ve built strong rhythm and identity, balancing tactical discipline with fluid attacking play. Our 2–0 victory over Abia Warriors on Matchday 9 further reflected our growth as a team, blending creativity with defensive resilience.

Sitting second on the NPFL table, we’ll be looking to sustain the upward momentum and extend our unbeaten streak to six games.

Our hosts, Wikki Tourists, will be determined to bounce back after a 2–1 loss to El-Kanemi Warriors last weekend. Led by Coach Abdu Maikaba, they’re known for their physical approach, compact defending, and passionate home crowd. The Bauchi atmosphere is always lively, but we’ll be ready for the challenge.

Team News

In the buildup to this encounter, Desmond Ojietefian and Joshua Akpan have returned to light training but are still a few weeks from full fitness, while Alex Aghahowa continues his rehabilitation.

Between the posts, Mustapha “Black Spider” Lawal is set to retain his spot after a string of confident performances. In midfield, Tijani Kabir and Tunde Azeez remain key options, providing structure and control in the center of the park.

For Wikki, Coach Maikaba is expected to rely on Klinshak Longbak for his ball-winning and distribution abilities in midfield, while Jonathan Mariga serves as the creative link to the attack, with Lius Dadong leading the line and looking to exploit any defensive lapses.

Head-to-Head

The last ten league meetings between both sides have been tightly contested:

• Shooting Stars wins: 4

• Wikki Tourists wins: 4

• Draws: 2

Both encounters in 2022 ended in draws, 0–0 in Ibadan and 1–1 in Bauchi, showing how closely matched these two teams have been over the years.