Wikki Tourists have emerged as the dominant force in individual accolades at the recently concluded Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs, with their players claiming two major awards.
Wonderson Yakubu of Wikki Tourists was crowned the Top Scorer of the tournament, while his teammate Urum Godswill Solomon secured the Best Goalkeeper award, highlighting the club's impressive performance throughout the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Rabiu Tata of Barau FC clinched the Best Coach award after successfully guiding his team to promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Under Tata's leadership, Barau FC finished in second position in Group A of the promotion playoffs, securing their spot in Nigeria's top-flight football league for the upcoming season.
The Most Valuable Player award went to Lati Yusuf of Warri Wolves, who played a crucial role in his team's success. Warri Wolves were ultimately crowned as the 2024-25 NNL champions, capping off an exceptional season for the Delta State-based club.
Doma United, despite missing out on promotion, received recognition as the tournament's Best Behaved Team, demonstrating sportsmanship throughout the competition.
The Super 8 playoffs served as the final stage of the NNL season, determining which teams would earn promotion to the NPFL for the 2025-26 campaign. With the conclusion of this tournament, attention now turns to preparations for the new season, with the promoted teams gearing up for the challenges of top-flight football.
According to reports, the new NNL season is scheduled to kick off in October, giving clubs ample time to strengthen their squads and prepare for another competitive campaign.
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