Category: Niger Tornadoes
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NPFL: 10-man Abia Warriors move third with win in Owerri as Rivers United leave it late to beat Ikorodu City
Abia Warriors moved to third place after getting an away win in Owerri in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 30 while second place sustained a chase to the top with a late strike to beat Ikorodu City in Port Harcourt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Umuahia Landlords defeated the Naze Millionaires 0-1 to earn a…
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Rivers United edge Tornadoes as Remo Stars falter once again away from home
NPFL side, Rivers United closed gap on top place Remo Stars with a slim over Niger Tornadoes after Remo Stars loss to Bendel Insurance in the match day 28 fixtures played on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers kept a third consecutive clean sheets to beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium…
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Enyimba secure crucial away win as Pillars do double over Rangers
Multiple title winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC, returned to winning ways in fine fashion with an away win as Kano Pillars completed double on reigning champions, Rangers, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured their third away win of the season to beat Niger Tornadoes 0-1 at the Lafia City…
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Niger Tornadoes hand Baba Ganaru defeat on return to Lobi
It was not a good start for Lobi Stars’ new coach, Baba Ganaru who returned to the Markurdi club to a defeat at home following a 0-2 loss to Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goals from Victor Okoro and Daniel Akanbek in both halves of the game were…
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Bendel Insurance resurgence continues with thrashing of Niger Tornadoes
The resurgence continues for Bendel Insurance out of the relegation zone following a stunning 3-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Arsenals maximized the advantage of a one-man numerical strength to score three goals against the Ikon Allah side at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Julius Emiloju put the hosts in…
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Anas Yusuf’s double ends Tornadoes perfect start to the second stanza
Niger Tornadoes’ three-game unbeaten streak came to an end as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Nasarawa United in their NPFL Matchday 22 clash at the Lafia City Stadium. Anas Yusuf was the difference-maker, scoring an impressive brace to seal the win for the hosts. The Solid Miners, who started the day at the…
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Niger Tornadoes coach Mohammed Majin disappointed after 2-0 defeat to Nasarawa United
Niger Tornadoes head coach Mohammed Majin has expressed disappointment over his team’s performance following a 2-0 loss to Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 encounter Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Speaking after the game, Majin admitted that his players failed to meet expectations. “I’m really surprised that my boys weren’t at their…
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NPFL: Akwa United poor run continue as Bayelsa United hold Kano Pillars in Kano
Akwa United for the third consecutive match could not get a win after they played Abia Warriors while Kano Pillars failed to win at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers lost against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi. Ijioma…
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NPFL: Remo Stars slip, Rivers United reclaim top-spot
Rivers United reclaimed the top spot of the Nigeria Premier Football League following their slim win over Kano Pillars as Remo Stars fall to Niger Tornadoes, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers piped the Sai Masu Gida 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Okon Aniekeme at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Aniekeme hit a powerful shot…
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NPFL: Bayelsa United ease past Niger Tornadoes
Bayelsa United returned to winning ways with an emphatic victory over Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 14 encounter on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Prosperity Boys put four past the Ikon Allah Boys at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa in a game largely dominated by the hosts. Emos James was the…
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NPFL: Rivers United pip Tornadoes to remain top, Rangers hold Akwa United in Uyo
Rivers United have continued their effective performance in this season’s campaign after edging Niger Tornadoes away from home on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers got a rare away win to maintain their unbeaten against Niger Tornadoes in Minna courtesy of Seiyefa Jackson’s second-half strike. The goal came just two minutes after the start…
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NPFL: Sunday of draws as league enter week 2
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season witnessed an unusual turn of events on Sunday with 4 of the 5 games played ending in a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was a big weekend entirely for the league as only two victories were recorded in 7 games played between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Remo…
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NPFL: Enyimba, Remo, Tornadoes sail away from home on first day
Former champions, Enyimba FC, last season’s second-placed team, Remo Stars and Niger Tornadoes started their 2024/2025 of Nigeria Premier Football League season with wins away from home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enyimba International defeated Heartland FC 3-1 at the Dan Ayam Stadium, Owerri while Remo Stars beat Abia Warriors 2-0 in Umuahia. Niger Tornadoes beat Kwara United…
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Niger Tornadoes chairman hails NPFL’s competitiveness, lauds Kaduna fans’ unwavering support
Engr. Ibrahim Dada (FNSE), Chairman of Niger Tornadoes FC, has dubbed the recently concluded NPFL season as one of the most competitive in recent memory. Speaking to the press after his team’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Sunshine Stars, Engr. Dada praised the league’s intensity, which saw five teams battling relegation and continental slots decided on…
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NPFL24 match preview: Tornadoes face Lobi Stars in crucial north central derby
Niger Tornadoes host Lobi Stars at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Wednesday for a vital Matchday 36 encounter. The Ikon Allah Boys need a win to secure their safety in the league. Tornadoes have gone three consecutive matches without a win drawing against (Plateau United, Kwara United and Kano Pillars) and are seeking…
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NPFL: Plateau United, Katsina United earn wins as Tornadoes hold Pillars in Kano
Katsina United, Plateau United earned comfortable wins while Kano Pillars were by Niger Tornadoes in their matchday 35 Nigeria Premier Football League matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Katsina United thrashed already relegated Gombe United 4-0 at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina, Plateau United defeated Kwara United 2-0 at the Zaria Road Stadium while Kano Pillars played 1-1…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes, Kwara share spoils
Niger Tornadoes needed a late equalizer from Bashir Usman to salvage a point in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Kwara United on Matchday 34 of the NPFL. Usman, the Ikon Allah Boys’ top scorer with 10 goals, came off the bench to snatch a crucial point with a late strike, sparing his team from defeat,…
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Rivers United return to winnnig ways
Rivers United on Sunday put an end to their five games winless streak in a hardfought manner, defeating Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in a pulsating encounter at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. WIth United’s last victory coming in their home again against Kastina United on the 25th of April, the team finally achieved a fiirst win under…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes inflict Gombe United more injuries as Lobi Stars move within reach of Rangers
Niger Tornadoes continued their fine form to get a big win over strugglers, Gombe United while Lobi Stars got a slim win over Enyimba to go joint top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ikon Allah boys were too much to handle for the Savannah Scorpions as they won 5-0 at the Ahmadu…
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NPFL: Doma United, Niger Tornadoes have smooth rides away from home as Rangers continue fine form
There were wins on the road for Doma United and Niger Tornadoes while Rangers International maintained their fine form after the matchday 28 set of matches played in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Doma United piped Akwa United at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo 1-0 courtesy of a Emmanuel…