Wikki Tourists declare six players AWOL, notify NFF

Author: Taiwo AdesanyaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Wikki Tourists declare six players AWOL, notify NFF

Wikki Tourists has declared six players Absent Without Official Leave (AWOL) and notified the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of their absence. The affected players are Abdullahi Pepe, Chizoba Okoh, Sani Ibrahim, Abubakar Ibrahim Aliyu, Ibrahim Shuaibu, and Barhama Mansur. The club stated that efforts to contact them and secure their return have failed. Wikki Tourists reiterated its commitment to discipline and professionalism.

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