2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 13: Ikorodu City FC targets winning momentum against Niger Tornadoes in Minna

Posted : 22 November 2024

The last couple of games have seen a complete turnaround in fortunes for Ikorodu City FC, who have defied all expectations, rewritten narratives, and proven to everyone that they are not in the Premier League merely to make up the numbers.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 12 Southwest derby 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars wasn’t just another win; it was a statement that marked three consecutive victories, pushing the Oga Boys to 8th on the NPFL table from their precarious 18th position.

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Come Saturday, Nov. 23, the Oga Boys will march to Minna to take on Niger Tornadoes in another chapter of their incredible journey.

With both teams level on 17 points, separated only by Ikorodu City FC's superior goal difference, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

This isn’t just about climbing the table—it’s about showing that Ikorodu City FC, under the tutelage of Nurudeen Aweroro, is built for big moments like this.

The good news is that first-choice goalkeeper Chinemerem is back to full fitness, making all goalkeepers available for selection. Kelechi Onwe has resumed training but remains unavailable, with this match coming too soon for his return.

Moses Shodeinde is also back in training after recovering from illness.

As for Salau Yusuf, it’s uncertain whether he will feature, as he faces a late fitness test following a slight knock sustained in the derby against Shooting Stars.

Ahead of the Minna clash, the team said their confidence is high, and they are fully geared up to approach this game with everything they’ve got.

Their attacking strength is something the team can rely on, with 11 goals in the last five games speaking for itself.

While they have only kept one clean sheet recently, they should focus on improving defensively. Going forward, the team should be more determined to keep their attacking momentum going.

For Aweroro, it will be another opportunity to extend the winning streak to four games, which is within reach.

Niger Tornadoes have picked up two wins in their last nine matches and scored just four goals in their last five. Those wins recently came at home on Matchdays 10 and 11.

Aweroro said, “We’re not going to take that lightly, but we won’t be heading into this match overconfident either. We’ll respect them, but we’re focused on showing our strength, taking control, and doing what we need to do to get the win.”

Niger Tornadoes' recent form:

Niger Tornadoes 0 - 1 Rivers United
Katsina United 1 - 1 Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes 2 - 0 Shooting Stars
Niger Tornadoes 1 - 0 Akwa United
El Kanemi Warriors 1 - 0 Niger Tornadoes

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 13: Ikorodu City FC targets winning momentum against Niger Tornadoes in Minna

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