Barau FC has secured another vital away point on Saturday, 21 March 2026, after battling Wikki Tourist in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 season.
The encounter between the two northern clubs was held at the New Jos Stadium, Zaria Road, Plateau State.
Both sides created several chances, but all efforts to break the deadlock proved unsuccessful as the match ended goalless.
It could be recalled that the first round of fixture this season between the two clubs ended 0–0 in kano.
Barau FC continue to impress with their determination and dedication as they push to finish strongly among the top teams in the 20-club league.
Muhammad Umar, who scored twice in our previous match, came close to scoring on several occasions but could not find the target.
Substitute Henry Ezeonye also made efforts to give the Maliya Boys the lead, but his attempts were unsuccessful.
Goalkeeper Chisom Chiaha was outstanding once again, extending his run to five consecutive clean sheets with several crucial saves that contributed to the goalless draw.
The result moves Barau FC into the top ten of the NPFL table, with 41 points from 31 matches, strengthening the club’s push for a strong finish at the end of the season.
Reacting after the match, Barau FC Technical Adviser, Eugene Agagbe, thanked God for the result despite the team’s missed chances.
“We thank God for the result. The injuries we suffered from the first half affected our chances of scoring. We take it one match at a time, and our focus has now shifted to our next home match against Katsina United. We believe we will secure victory.” Agagbe said.
Barau FC XI vs Wikki Tourist: Chisom Chiaha (GK), Orji Kalu, Bismark Duah, Nura Ibrahim, Jimmy Ambrose, Hillary Ekawu, Usman Maidubji (C), Sunday Antony, Uche Moses, Stanley Oganbor, Muhammad Umar.
Substitutes: Emeka Nwabulu (GK), Sugau Aliyu, Moses Tsehuan, Sunday Dapma, Henry Ezeonye, Nana Abraham, Emmanuel Okoko, Ibrahim Yunusa, Sulaiman Adamu, Adamu Hussain.
Substitutions: 46’ | Sugau Aliyu, Sunday Dapma, and Henry Ezeonye replaced Nura Ibrahim, Sunday Antony, and Bismark Duah. 69’ | Adamu Hussain replaced Stanley Oganbor, while Nana Abraham replaced Hillary Ekawu.
Caution yellow cards: Sugau Aliyu (59’)
Barau FC will now host Katsina United in a Northwest derby on Sunday, 28 March, in NPFL Matchday 32 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, by 4:00pm.
Signed:
Ahmad Hamisu Gwale
Director of Media
Barau Football Club
22/03/2026
