Tag: Prof. Obiora Okonkwo
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Enyimba FC sign two year sponsorship deal with United Nigeria Airlines
NPFL defending champions, Enyimba have announced a groundbreaking two year sponsorship deal with United Nigeria Airlines as oficially confirmed by the club with the deal set to take effect immediately, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club made this known through their verified X account with the post: “We are pleased to announce a two year sponsorship deal…
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NPFL’23: Very painful we surrendered in fourteen minutes of the second half – Rangers coach
Enugu Rangers will remember this season’s matchday 14 encounter as a game they had in their hand but blew it after Niger Tornadoes came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two quick early goals from Chidiebere Nwobodo and teenage sensational left-back, Kenneth Igboke out the Fly Antelope but Idris Munir’s…
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Abubakar Bala: We are not scared of the quality of Rivers United
Ahead of the big battle on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League in Minna, Niger Tornadoes coach, Abubakar Bala has warned his opposition, Rivers United, not to undermine his young team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite having a game in hand, Rivers United is second on Group B table. They remain the only Nigerian team on…
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NPFL: “Top six is our aim and we will get there”. Coach Onigbinde
Following his team’s impressive 2-1 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday in the matchday 12 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Doma United head coach, Akinade Onigbinde made a humble declaration of his side’s target for the season, Nigeriasoccernet.comreports. With the host running into he lead and the Tornadoes coming back into the game in…
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NPFL: Niger state governor fulfills N1m promise to the Tornadoes
Niger state governor Abubakar Sani Bello has credited every player of Niger Tornadoes a million naira for their win over Dakkada Fc in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Matchday nine, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Minna based club won the encounter at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna 1-0 courtesy David Okoromi. Sequel to the outcome of…
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Niger Tornadoes storm Kaduna for one week closed camping
Niger Tornadoes have arrived in Kaduna for a week-long close camping to enable them prepare adequately ahead of the commencement of the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season. Hours after they settled in their hotel rooms, the Ikon Allah Boys had a feel of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, where they held a light work out.…
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Governor Bello directs the Commissioner of Sports to upgrade the Tornadoes Stadium in Minna
The Executive Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, revealed that the remaining part of his administration will be dedicated to sports development even as he directed the immediate renovation of Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna to host the Nigeria Professional Football League. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this when he received the newly elected Chairman…
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AITEO Cup: Adamasingba To Host Tornadoes vs Heartland Semifinal Clash
Relegated Heartland FC of Owerri will square up against Niger Tornadoes of Minna in the first semi final of this year’s AITEO Cup competition at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Sunday, 14th August, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Tornadoes, who had bumped Dreams FC, Enyimba FC and Green Beret on their way, walked over Lobi Stars of…
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CAF Ticket: Ogunjobi Gold Cup Congratulate Remo Stars, Charges MFM FC To Bounce Back
Organizers of the nation’s prestigious pre-season football tourney, Ogunjobi Gold Cup have sent a congratulatory message to Remo Stars after they picked a ticket to fly Nigeria’s flag in the CAF Confederation Cup come next season. General Coordinator of the tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen tasked the Sky Blue Stars management to set a record, by becoming…
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NPFL: LMC Reschedules Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes Match Yet Again
The body in-charge of the Nigeria Professional Football League, League Management Company (LMC) has once again rescheduled the inconclusive matchday 30 game between Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Niger Tornadoes, Nigeriasoccernet can report. The match which could not be concluded due to crowd trouble was initially rescheduled for Wednesday June 15th but things have now…