Niger Tornadoes

NPFL: Enyimba go top after comeback win over Bendel Insurance

NPFL: Enyimba go top after comeback win over Bendel Insurance

Enyimba FC staged a dramatic comeback on Sunday to defeat Bendel Insurance 3-2 in front of a packed home crowd, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and members of his cabinet in Aba, Afrosport reports. The visitors stunned the hosts with an early goal in the second minute, but Enyimba equalised through Abiodun Joseph in the 18th minute. Despite Bendel Insurance retaking the lead in the...

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NPFL reschedules Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United opening day clash

Organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have announced a change of date and venue for the match between Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United, Afrosport reports. Originally scheduled to take place on Sunday in Minna, the fixture will now be played at the Ilorin Township Stadium on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025. The shift comes after the Minna Township Stadium failed to meet the infrastructure requirements...

NPFL instructs Niger Tornadoes to choose new home ground

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to adopt Lafia City Stadium as home ground

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes have decided to play their remaining home games at the Lafia City Stadium in Nasarawa State, Afrosport reports. The Lafia City Stadium, home to NPFL club Nasarawa United, will host Tornadoes for the rest of the season. Niger Tornadoes were mandated to select a new home ground after the NPFL ruled the Bako Kontagora Stadium unfit to host...

NPFL instructs Niger Tornadoes to choose new home ground

NPFL instructs Niger Tornadoes to choose new home ground

Niger Tornadoes have been mandated by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to select an alternative venue for their home games, Afrosport reports. The league body took this decision due to the poor state of the Bako Kontagaro Stadium’s playing surface. The NPFL revealed that the ground falls short of the club licensing requirement, with several clubs having complained about the poor condition of the stadium...

NPFL: Musa scores late in Kano Pillars’ win; Bendel, Sunshine Stars claim home wins

NPFL: Musa scores late in Kano Pillars’ win; Bendel, Sunshine Stars claim home wins

Ahmed Musa scored late on Saturday as Kano Pillars secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in a thrilling matchday 18 clash in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Afrosport reports. Kano Pillars took the lead in the 30th minute through a well-taken strike by Rabiu Alhassan, but Niger Tornadoes drew level in the 60th minute, courtesy of Mohammed Aliyu. The game was heading towards...