NPFL Sh*ckwaves: Niger Tornadoes Bag ₦2 Million After Stunning Rivers United Victory

Niger Tornadoes have received a ₦2 million cash reward following their narrow 1-0 victory over Rivers United in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 fixture.

The match, played at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, was decided by Terdoo Shimagande, whose lone goal secured all three points for the home side.

The cash reward was announced shortly after the final whistle by Danjuma Abdul Masu, chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission, as recognition for the team’s strong performance.

The win moves Niger Tornadoes up to 10th place on the league table with 39 points from 30 matches, providing a boost as the season approaches its final stages.

Technical adviser Majin Mohammed described the result as a potential turning point for the team’s campaign.

He expressed confidence that the victory would lift team morale and help them build momentum going forward.

Attention now shifts to their next fixture, an away match against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium, where they will aim to secure consecutive wins for the first time in weeks.

Despite the defeat, Rivers United remain at the top of the table, although the result adds pressure as the title race continues to intensify.

Meanwhile, Matchday 31 of the NPFL features several fixtures scheduled across Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, including key clashes involving Kano Pillars, Enyimba, Remo Stars, and Rivers United.