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After suffering back-to-back defeats to Rivers United in the league and cup, Niger Tornadoes are eager to bounce back with a positive result against Plateau United (also known as the Peace Boys) in their NPFL MatchDay 33.
Majin Mohammed's side have struggled on the road recently against Akwa United, Remo Stars, and Rovers United with results ending it defeats.
Tornadoes' major objective this season is to maintain a top-flight status; recent results have not helped their cause, but the team is determined to put the right foot forward beginning from this weekend's game against Mangut Mbwas' side.
The Ikon Allah Boys suffered a disappointing 2-3 home defeat in the reverse fixture and are hoping to put up positive performances in the upcoming fixtures.
While Niger Tornadoes are 12th on the log with 42 points, Plateau United sits in 6th place with 50 points.
Bashir Usman is returning to his former ground where he spent a couple of seasons with the former league champions.
There is no latest report of injury in the Ikon Allah Boys camp, apart from Joshua Enaholo, who is in a race to be fit for the game; the experienced goalie limped out of the encounter against Rivers United due to a slight injury.
Head to head
Starting from 2016, Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes have had 8 matches among which there were 4 winning matches for Plateau United, 1 played in draw.
Niger Tornadoes - Plateau United (10.12.2023) 2:3
Plateau United - Niger Tornadoes (07.04.2022) 1:0
Niger Tornadoes - Plateau United (19.12.2021) 1:0
Niger Tornadoes - Plateau United (11.03.2018) 1:0
Niger Tornadoes - Plateau United (16.07.2017) 1:0
Plateau United - Niger Tornadoes (19.02.2017) 2:0
Niger Tornadoes - Plateau United (08.06.2016) 1:0
Plateau United - Niger Tornadoes (20.02.2016) 2:1
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