Nigeria Premier Football League side Wikki Tourists have continued their squad rebuilding efforts with the acquisition of highly-rated attacking midfielder Jonathan James Naisa from Galadima FC.

The Bauchi-based club confirmed the teenager’s arrival as part of preparations for the forthcoming season, with officials viewing him as both an immediate option and a long-term investment.

Naisa joins Wikki Tourists after spending three years developing at Galadima FC, where he emerged as one of the most exciting attacking prospects within Nigeria’s grassroots football landscape.

Born on December 28, 2006, in Jengre, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, the young midfielder has built a reputation for his technical quality and on-ball intelligence.

He is widely admired for his close control, quick feet and creativity in advanced areas of the pitch. Equally notable is his ability to use both feet effectively, a quality that allows him to operate comfortably across several attacking positions and adds an extra dimension to his play.

Throughout his development at Galadima FC, Naisa consistently demonstrated confidence under pressure, an eye for goal and an ability to unlock organised defences with incisive passing and inventive movement.

Those attributes have attracted the attention of coaches and scouts, culminating in his move to one of Northern Nigeria’s most historic football institutions.

Beyond his footballing qualities, Naisa also carries a notable football heritage.

Within football circles, he is often referred to simply as “Mairiga”, a nickname that reflects his roots within the respected Mairiga clan. He is understood to be a distant cousin of former Nigerian international Jephtaph Jonathan Mairiga, further strengthening his connection to a family with established ties to the game.

For the player, the transfer represents a significant milestone as he transitions from grassroots football to the professional ranks of the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Club officials believe his technical ability, energy and willingness to learn make him well-suited to the demands of top-flight football.

His arrival also forms part of Wikki Tourists’ broader recruitment strategy as they prepare for life back in the NPFL.

Interestingly, Naisa’s signing was announced just eight days after the club unveiled nine other additions to the squad as part of an ambitious rebuilding exercise ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The earlier intake included experienced midfielder Nasiru Auwalu alongside Philip Johnson, Sani Ibrahim, Luis Dadong, Abdullahi Usman, Saddam Nahuta, Idris Ashiru Dantata, Kabiru Abdullahi and Abba Usman.

The flurry of transfer activity underlines the club’s determination to assemble a competitive squad capable of making a strong impression upon its return to Nigeria’s top flight.

For Wikki Tourists, securing Naisa’s signature represents more than simply adding depth to the team.

The club’s hierarchy and technical crew view the gifted midfielder as a player capable of evolving into a key figure for the Bauchi Elephants in the years ahead.

As pre-season preparations intensify, supporters will be eager to see whether the qualities that made Jonathan James Naisa one of the standout performers in grassroots football can translate successfully onto the NPFL stage.

If his development continues on its current trajectory, Wikki Tourists may have secured not only one of the country’s most promising young playmakers but also a player capable of shaping the club’s future.