Niger Tornadoes

Niger Tornadoes

8th in Nigerian Professional League
Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

Niger Tornadoes defender dies in traffic accident Niger Tornadoes defender dies in traffic accident

Niger Tornadoes defender Hussaini Isah passed away in Minna, Niger State, on Monday evening after reportedly being struck by a motorcycle.

Lobi Stars pull further clear at the top Lobi Stars pull further clear at the top

Lobi Stars moved five points clear at the top of the NPFL table on Sunday thanks to a 1-0 home win against Sunshine Stars.

Honours even in Nigerian Clasico Honours even in Nigerian Clasico

Enyimba denied Kano Pillars top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League following a 1-1 draw.

Aiteo Cup Final lays foundation for greatness Aiteo Cup Final lays foundation for greatness

The Aiteo Cup is done and dusted, and it provided further proof that Nigeria's domestic football is once again on the rise.

Akwa United hold nerve to win Aiteo Cup Akwa United hold nerve to win Aiteo Cup

Akwa United have won the 2017 Aiteo Cup following a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Niger Tornadoes.

Aiteo Cup holders FC Ifeanyi Ubah fail to overturn Niger Tornadoes Aiteo Cup holders FC Ifeanyi Ubah fail to overturn Niger Tornadoes

Cup holders FC Ifeanyi Ubah defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Nnewi on Thursday in their semi-final second leg, but still lost out 4-3 on aggregate.

Pyagbara stars in big Akwa win, champions crash out Pyagbara stars in big Akwa win, champions crash out

Plateau United's hopes of a League and Cup 'double' went up in smoke on Sunday following a 4-2 aggregate defeat to Niger Tornadoes.

Shortlist announced for NPFL-VAT wonder goal Shortlist announced for NPFL-VAT wonder goal

League Management Company (LMC) has announced a shortlist of three players for the NPFL-VAT wonder goal series for goals scored on match day 21.

Midweek games return, as top guns look to extend lead Midweek games return, as top guns look to extend lead

Midweek games return on Wednesday in the NPFL, and based on fixtures and form, fans shouldn't expect radical changes at the top of the standings.

Nigerian Pro League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Remo Stars 18 +10 33
2 Rivers United FC 18 +8 33
3 Shooting Stars SC 18 +4 30
4 Rangers Internati.. 18 +6 28
5 El Kanemi Warrior.. 18 0 26
6 Ikorodu City 18 +4 25
7 Kano Pillars 17 0 25
8 Niger Tornadoes 18 0 24
9 Bayelsa United 18 -3 24
10 Abia Warriors 18 -5 24
11 Kwara United 17 +2 23
12 Enyimba 14 +5 22
13 Heartland 18 -3 21
14 Sunshine Stars 18 -8 21
15 Bendel Insurance .. 18 0 20
16 Katsina United 18 -3 20
17 Akwa United 18 -4 19
18 Nasarawa United 17 -5 19
19 Lobi Stars 18 -8 19
20 Plateau United 17 0 18
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