Daniel Atori
In a highly tensed and scrappy game, Niger Tornadoes football club of Minna on Sunday beat Ikorodu City football club of Lagos.
The Bako Kontagora stadium which was filled to the brim had both sides played with so much discipline and tactical display.
The goal which came in after a defensive blunder was scored by teenage sensation Nafiu Obalowu with a cool finish after an assist from Wasiu Jimoh in the 27th minutes.
It should be recalled that in their last game during the 2025/26 season the Niger club side defeated the Lagos based team by 4 goals to 2.
The second half goal was scored by substitute Bashir Musa after he smashed home from a close range to double the lead following a free kick in the 82nd minute of play by Aliyu Mohammed.
A consolatory goal was scored in the 92nd minute of play following a goalkeeper error which brought the frenzy to abrupt silence.
The match which started at 4:02pm at the Bako Kontagora Stadium Minna and officiated by centre referee Abdulsalam from Zamfara state came to an end at 6:04pm
Chief Coach of Tornadoes FC, Abdullahi Tyabu while commending the Ikorodu City players, alluded his team’s victory to the resilient and zealousness of his players.
At the post match briefing, Technical Adviser of the Ikorodu City, Bright Ozebagbe while congratulating the Tornadoes FC side said both sides were disciplined and tactical.
