Niger Tornadoes don finally break dat bad luck of seven matches without win for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), and dem do am with style.
The Minna boys use narrow but heavy win take wire the league leaders, Rivers United, inside one rescheduled Matchday 26 ball wey hapun for Bako Kontagora Stadium, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Niger Tornadoes Collect ₦2 Million Reward as Dem Wipe League Leaders
The Ikon Allah Boys no just carry three points go house; dem walk commot with heavy correct cash for pocket.
After the match, the club official page confirm say the Chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission, Hon. Danjuma Abdul Masu, don give the team ₦2 million reward for their performance.
This money na direct response for the way the squad take advantage of the Rivers United downfall for that tight match.
The game change for 67th minute when Terdoo Shimagande arrange the goal wey enter net.
Rivers United wahala come worse for stoppage time when their striker, Maclyn Biokpo, collect red card, wey effectively finish any hope of comeback for the visitors.
Coach Mohammed Praises Resilience as Tornadoes Enter 10th
This win don change the level for Tornadoes, as dem don jump go 10th position for the NPFL table.
Even though the visitors dominate the start of the match, the home team show heart and grit to get the result and the ₦2 million bonus.
As he dey talk about the hard-fought win, Coach Mohammed expressed appreciation for the support his team has received and praised the players’ resilience against a strong opponent.
“I feel supported by everyone and thank you for your patience. We faced an experienced and formidable side.
They dominated early on, but we improved as the game progressed. We will build on this momentum, as results like this help to lift the team’s spirit,” na wetin he talk.
Now, all eyes don dey Matchday 31, as Niger Tornadoes dey prepare to travel go Abia State go face Abia Warriors.
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Last Updated on March 20, 2026 12:25 pm by Hitvibz Media
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