The Niger Tornadoes of Minna showed fireworks at home, outscoring Ikorodu City 4‑2 in a lively NPFL encounter at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium. This result underlines Tornadoes’ attacking threat, while Ikorodu City will rue defensive lapses despite their fight.
From the whistle, Tornadoes made it clear they meant business. Within the first 21 minutes, they struck three goals in quick succession. Sariki Ismaila opened the scoring before Abba Khalid added a second. Just when Ikorodu fans were recovering, Abdulazeez Dalhatu netted the third, leaving visitors reeling.
The fourth for Tornadoes came after interval through Abdulrasheed Dabai, further extending their advantage and dampening Ikorodu’s hopes of a comeback. But the visitors weren’t done. Early in the second half (around the 8th minute), Ikorodu City pulled one back, injecting some life into the match. They added a second goal later on; roughly 40 minutes after their first. Showing resilience and an ability to penetrate Tornadoes’ defence.
Tornadoes’ head coach, Mohammed Majin, credited the win to the team’s improved finishing and ability to convert chances. He expressed confidence that this level of performance and consistency can help them maintain momentum in the league.
On the other side, Ikorodu City’s technical adviser admitted that the defeat was largely due to Tornadoes maximising the opportunities they created. He felt his side showed spirit, especially in the second half, but defensive errors at key moments cost them dearly.
Key Takeaways
Fast Start Paid Off: Tornadoes’ quick three goals early set the tone. It forced Ikorodu City to chase rather than control the game.
Defensive Fragility: Ikorodu’s defensive line was exposed multiple times, especially in the first half.
Ikorodu’s Fightback: Even though they were far behind, the visitors did well to score twice in the second half and keep belief.
Momentum & Confidence: For Tornadoes, this win should boost morale. They’ll want to build on this attacking display to climb the table.
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