Wikki Tourists Fans Attack Bayelsa United After Win In Bauchi

Wikki Tourist and Bayelsa United match day 13 fixture on Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi was characterized with violence after Wikki Tourist fans attacked players and officials of Bayelsa United.

Bayelsa United media official David Ekpela and the club’s chairman Mr Ebiki Timitimi sustained bruises on their faces after they were beaten by the unruly fans of the host team.

Also, Bayelsa United cameraman Kelvin Member was held hostage by Wikki Tourist officials who forced him to delete shots taken during the attack on players and officials of United.

The game was halted on 62 minutes when the assistant referee ruled an offside, immediately Wikki Tourist fans encroached on the pitch threatening the match officials while Bayelsa United players and officials were held hostage and disallowed from leaving the stadium.

Technical Adviser, Bayelsa United Diepreye Teibowei made one substitute from last weekend’s 5-1 victory over Abia Warriors with Emmanuel Gomez replacing Alex Oyowah who was sick before the trip to Jos.

Amah Chibundu gave the host the lead on 23 minute from a close range header to beat Kelvin Ogunga, however Bayelsa United continued to pile pressure on Wikki Tourist as Robert Mizo restored parity for the Prosperity Boys on 36 minute from Okorie Ekeson’s cross.

Stephen Wisdom doubled the lead for the Aiteo cup champions few minutes to the end of halftime through Taiwo Abdulrafiu’s beautiful left footed delivery.

The victory leaves Bayelsa United in 7th position with 15 points, Enugu Rangers are placed 8th 14 points, Dakkada Fc and Wikki Tourist occupied 9th and 10th.

The Prosperity Boys will next face group leaders Lobi Stars of Makurdi on Sunday at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa.