NIGERIA'S CAF Confederation Cup representative, Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi, have shown interest to be part of the fourth edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
The Nigeria’s first pre-season tournament is set to begin on Friday November 25 through December 4, at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode.
Following Supreme Court FC of Abuja, withdrawal from the tournament, the organizers have replaced the Apex Boys with the Nigeria Professional Football League side.
Supreme Court were reported to have withdrew from the tournament due to unwarranted circumstances.
“We have been consulting with all the teams we invited but Supreme Court won’t be participating. We understand the teams’ position and will make sure that in future tournaments we will give them the opportunity to participate,” the General Coordinator of the tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen explained.
“But we have Wikki Tourist of Bauchi coming into the competition. We were unable to resist Wikki when they showed interest to be part of the pre-season tournament,” Shamsudeen said.
Group A
Kano Pillars FC
FC Ebedei
MFM FC
Sunshine Stars FC
Niger Tornadoes
Group B
Enyimba Int’l FC
Lobi Stars
Remo Stars
Crown FC
Wikki Tourists
