Wikki Tourists’ technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has highlighted the need for his team to improve their finishing after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in a matchday five fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. The loss on Monday marked the team’s second consecutive match without a goal, underscoring the urgency of addressing this issue.

Maikaba’s assessment came after his side created several scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize on them. “We created chances enough to win the game but couldn’t convert,” he stated in a post-match interview. This inability to finish has been a recurring theme for Wikki Tourists, who have now gone two matches without finding the back of the net.

Currently, the Bauchi Elephants occupy ninth place on the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) table with seven points from five games. This position reflects the team’s mixed start to the season, with the recent defeat to Katsina United being a significant setback. Maikaba assured that the team would work on improving their finishing before their next match against Rangers in week six, recognizing the importance of converting chances into goals to stay competitive in the league.

The upcoming clash against Rangers presents an opportunity for Wikki Tourists to bounce back and address their scoring woes. With the NPFL season still in its early stages, there is ample time for the team to rectify their issues and make a push up the table. However, the immediate focus will be on enhancing their goal-scoring capabilities to ensure they can compete effectively against their upcoming opponents.

Maikaba’s commitment to resolving the team’s finishing problems is crucial, given the competitive nature of the NPFL. As Wikki Tourists prepare to face Rangers, their ability to convert chances into goals will be under scrutiny. The team’s progress in the league will depend significantly on their capacity to overcome their current scoring challenges and secure vital wins in the coming weeks.