Niger Tornadoes
Results
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/25 15:00 | 38 |
Niger Tornadoes v
Kano Pillars
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/11 14:00 | 37 |
[19] Sunshine Stars FC
v
Niger Tornadoes [17]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 05/07 15:00 | 36 |
[15] Niger Tornadoes v
Abia Warriors
[3] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/27 16:30 | 35 |
[1] Remo Stars
v
Niger Tornadoes [15]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/20 14:00 | 34 |
[13] Niger Tornadoes v
Bayelsa United
[10] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/13 16:30 | 33 |
[4] Ikorodu City FC
v
Niger Tornadoes [12]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 04/06 15:00 | 32 |
Niger Tornadoes v
El Kanemi Warriors
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/27 15:00 | 31 |
[18] Akwa United
v
Niger Tornadoes [12]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/23 16:30 | 30 |
[7] Shooting Stars
v
Niger Tornadoes [10]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/14 15:00 | 29 |
[12] Niger Tornadoes v
Katsina Utd
[13] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/08 14:00 | 28 |
[2] Rivers United
v
Niger Tornadoes [11]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Nigeria Premier League | 03/02 15:00 | 27 |
[9] Niger Tornadoes v
Enyimba
[12] 
|
L | 0-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Wins | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Draws | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Losses | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Goals for | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Goals against | 46 | 14 | 32 |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 13 | 5 | 8 |
Wikipedia - Niger Tornadoes F.C.
Niger Tornadoes Football Club is a soccer club based in Minna, Nigeria. They play in the Nigerian Professional Football League. Their home stadium is Bako Kontagora Stadium. They have also played their home games at Confluence Stadium in Lokoja.
History
In 2005 they finished in the lower half of the Nigerian Premier League but avoided relegation by three points. The club has suffered financial difficulties, with players complaining of unpaid salaries and bonuses.
After a 0–3 start to the 2008–09 season the entire management was sacked. The replacements for the chairman (David Suleiman) and the manager (Danladi Nasidi) had the same positions at the club from 2004 to 2005 when they finished 13th and 14th in the Premier League. On November 15, the team hired Justin Tenger as technical adviser, a role he had until 2004.
They were relegated from the Premier League in 2012 on goal difference after scoring 38 goals in 36 games. Thirteen of the goals were scored by Sibi Gwar who was the league's top scorer. They won promotion again in 2015 after winning the Nigeria National League.
Niger Tornadoes were promoted back to the top division in 2015. Coach Abdullahi Biffo led them to a promotion spot which they clinched after defeating Mighty Jets F.C. 2–0. With two goals from their star forward, Joaco Seleme.
Niger Tornadoes were runners up in the Nigerian FA Cup in 2017 after losing on penalties to Akwa United.
The club was fined N1 million in 2019 for crowd troubles in a game against Bendel Insurance.
The team's colors, typically a vibrant mix of green and white, reflect the spirit and culture of Nigeria. Niger Tornadoes is renowned for its commitment to developing local talent, often showcasing young players who go on to make significant contributions to both the club and the national team.
The club's home ground, the Bako Kontagora Stadium, is a hub of excitement during match days, where fans gather to support their team with unwavering enthusiasm. Known for their dynamic playing style and resilience, Niger Tornadoes has built a reputation for being a formidable opponent, often challenging for top honors in the league.
With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and community engagement, Niger Tornadoes continues to inspire the next generation of footballers in Nigeria, embodying the passion and pride of the nation’s football heritage.