Delta Protests to NNL Over Stadium Vandalism by Wikki Tourists Fans

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Delta State Sports Commission has lodged a formal protest with the Nigeria National League (NNL) following violent incidents during the final of the 2025 NNL Super 8 playoffs at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

The disruption occurred after Wikki Tourists FC fell behind 3-0 to Warri Wolves, leading to destructive behavior from Wikki supporters who vandalized stadium property, including pulling out and hurling plastic seats onto the pitch.

Commission chairman, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, condemned the actions and demanded that Wikki Tourists FC bear the cost of repairs.

He cited a pattern of similar misconduct from clubs and stressed the need for accountability to preserve the integrity of the sport.

The NNL has yet to issue an official statement, but an investigation is underway, with reports expected from match officials and stadium security.

The incident has cast a shadow over an otherwise well-organized tournament and raised questions about crowd control and league discipline moving forward.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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