By YUsuf A. Yusuf Giginyu
Bichi First FC kicked off their Nigerian National League (NNL) 2025/2026 campaign in style with a convincing 3-0 victory over Yobe Stars at the Bichi Town Stadium.
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Adama Samuel opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, converting a penalty after Damilola Pedro was fouled inside the 18-yard box by a Yobe Stars defender.
In the second half, Bichi First doubled their lead in the 52nd minute through Mustapha Muhammad, who later assisted in building up the third goal, scored by Damilola Pedro in the 64th minute.
Mustapha Muhammad was named SWAN Kano Chapter Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in midfield and attack.
Club Vice President, Alhaji Hassan Atana, representing President Hon. Engr. Abubakar Kabir (Abba Bichi), expressed the president’s joy over the team’s performance, praising the players and technical crew.
Head Coach of Bichi First FC Abubakar Abubakar Senior, also thanked the fans for their massive turnout and support, which he described as a great morale booster for the squad.
With this strong start, Bichi First FC have set their sights on becoming the third team from Kano to reach the Nigerian Premier League in the upcoming 2026/2027 season.
First Round matches
Group A – 1. Round
Beyond Limits FC 3- 0 Dakkada FC
Crown FC 3 – 0 Heartland
Edel 1- 0 Sunshine Stars
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Gateway Utd. 0 – 1 Inter Lagos
Group B – 1. Round
Abakaliki 1 – 1 Rovers FC
Godswill Akpabio 5 – 1 First Bank
Sporting Lagos 3 – 1 Osun
Group C – 1. Round
ABS 1 – 0 Sokoto
Doma United 1 – 0 Kada Warriors
Lobi Stars 1 – 0 City FC Abuja
Group D – 1. Round
Adamawa Utd 0 -0 Sporting Supreme
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Bichi First 3- 0 Yobe Stars
Jigawa Golden Stars 2-1 Kebbi
