Orelope joins Wikki Tourists from Ifeanyi Ubah

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

TOPE Orelope has dumped Federation Cup champions, FC Ifeanyi Ubah to sign for Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

The attacking midfielder who left Shooting Stars of Ibadan for the rich-spending Anambra Warriors after a turbid season with Enyimba, was keen to return to the Oluyole Warriors before the commencement of the 2016/17 season.

According to a source close to Orelope, "He met with the new Shooting Stars coach, Fatai Amoo in Ibadan where he made his intentions known to him that he wanted to return to 3SC again but that was turn down by the Olympic Eagles assistant coach on the grounds that he , Orelope was too rich to play for the Oluyole Warriors after earning big with Ifeanyi Ubah.

"He then had no choice than to consider other offers, then Wikki table an offer for him.

"I can confirm to you that he has signed a deal with the Baba Ganaru side and he's training with them in their pre-season camp.

"Orelope did expressed his delight after joining Wikki as he would have more playing time and also play in the CAF Confederation Cup."

Ikorodu Utd's Onyelonu leaves Pillars camp for Wikki

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

IKORODU United striker, Chinedu Onyelonu has left Kano Pillars pre-season camp in Ijebu-Ode to join Baba Ganaru's Wikki Tourists, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

Onyelonu who has been with the Sai Masu Gida team pre-season camping played in their 0-0 draw against Sunshine Stars.

An inside source revealed that: "He been dropped by coach Kadiri Ikhana as the gaffer said Onyelonu didn't meet his standard.

"So he and a few others were decamped allowing the Edo-born coach to concentrate on the team as the new season kick-off is less than 20 days away."

But as at this (Wednesday) morning another source informed that the striker is now training with CAF Confederation Cup flag-bearers Wikki Tourists of Bauchi.

The Ganaru's team are in Kaduna for the Shehu Dikki Pre-Season Cup which kicks today, December 30.

"Onyelonu is now with Wikki Tourist. I can't be exact if he was dropped by Ikhana, the little I know is that he left saying Ganaru showed in him.

Recall the 'Oga Boys' were relegated at the end of last season after claiming 32points from seven wins and 11 draws.