NPFL: Wikki Tourists Release Official Statement Following Alleged Attack and Abandoned Katsina United Match

Wikki Tourists Football Club have released an official statement addressing the incident that led to the abandonment of their league match against Katsina United, following reports of an alleged attack on the Chairman of Katsina United Football Club.

The statement comes after a video surfaced on social media showing the Katsina United Chairman receiving medical attention at a hospital, sparking widespread reactions and speculation across the football community.

In response, Wikki Tourists clarified their position, stating that while they are aware of the viral footage, the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not known to the club.

In the official statement released by the club, Wikki Tourists said:

“The Management of Wikki Tourists Football Club has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media showing the Chairman of Katsina United Football Club receiving medical attention at a hospital. We wish to state clearly that the circumstances surrounding the incident are not known to Wikki Tourists FC.”

Wikki Tourists also clarified that match officials were not informed of the Katsina United Chairman’s presence at the venue prior to kickoff, as his name was not recorded or announced during the pre-match meeting.

“We wish to clarify that the match organisers were not aware of the presence of the Katsina United Chairman at the venue, as his name was neither recorded nor announced during the pre-match meeting as a guest of the match.”