Chinwendu Nnadozie-Minna
Niger Tornadoes football club of Minna will today (Sunday), at the Bako Kontagora memorial stadium aim to consolidate their brilliant away performance against Plateau United by securing a home win against Bendel Insurance in Match day 4 of the NPFL.
The Ikon Allah Boys who are placed 3rd on the NPFL table with 7 points after their last home goalless draw with visiting Nasarawa United football club, Lafia.
After several failed attempts to humiliate visiting Nasarawa United, the Ikon Allah boys will battle Bendel Insurance in 10th position with 4 points.
Majin Mohammed’s side shattered 17 years home unbeaten record for Bendel Insurance by snatching a 3-1 win at the Samuel Ogbemudia memorial Stadium in Benin, Edo state last season, the reverse fixture of the tie in Kaduna ended on a goalless draw.
During the team’s final training session ahead of the clash, Majin Mohammed gave his thoughts ahead of the match.
“We will build on our away win, utilizing our home advantage to secure a win for our fans.”
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“We have used the last couple of days to get used to the playing tuff, the players are focused, the spirit in camp is high.”
“They are aware of the mind-set the away team is coming with, knowing fully well that we defeated them at home last season and we are equally prepared.”
Player to Watch; Kufre Ebong has picked form at the right time. So much would be expected from the sharp attacker.
There is an intense battle in midfield with the likes of Papa Daniel and Ifeanyi Okechukwu slotting in perfectly.
Meanwhile, Sabiu Ibrahim trained with the team having recovered from a sickness but not fully fit to be considered for this weekend’s tie.
Enterprising Olawale Emmanuel Ayodele is pushing to be the first choice on the wing with consistent steller performances as a substitute; the onus lies on the coaches to decide who is to be preferred between him and Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai who is winning the hearts of fans with his mesmerizing displays.
Tactical Battle: Niger Tornadoes’ attacking flair vs Bendel Insurance’s defensive resilience.
Bendel Insurance’s counter-attacking threat vs Niger Tornadoes’ defensive organization.
