Niger Tornadoes have been left to rely the price of profligacy in entrance of purpose after struggling a 2–0 defeat to Ikorodu Metropolis on NPFL Matchday 25 on the Mobolaji Johnson Area, Lagos.
The Ikon Allah Boys have been undone by a brace from Joseph Aramula, who discovered the online in both half handy the hosts a deserved victory in an entertaining, open contest.
Either side started the encounter on the entrance foot, buying and selling early attacking intent as they looked for a breakthrough.
Tornadoes adopted a daring strategy, pairing Ismaila Sarki and Kufre Ebong in assault for the primary time this season, a transfer that originally brought on issues for the Ikorodu Metropolis defence.
Nevertheless, the hosts drew first blood after being awarded a first-half penalty when Idris Saidu was adjudged to have fouled an opposing participant within the space.
Regardless of robust protests from the Tornadoes bench, the referee upheld the choice, and Aramula made no mistake from the spot, calmly sending the goalkeeper Ifeanyi Nchekwube the improper manner.
Looking for a response, head coach Majin Mohammed made an early change after the restart, introducing Rickson Mendos to inject urgency into the assault.
Additional tactical changes adopted as Abdulaziz Dalhatu changed Sabiu Ibrahim, aiming to bolster midfield management whereas sustaining attacking thrust.
Niger Tornadoes loved promising spells within the second half and common a number of clear openings however repeatedly failed to use the of entirety. These missed probabilities in the end proved decisive.
Ikorodu Metropolis sealed the consequence two minutes earlier than stoppage time, with Aramula finishing his brace on the counter-attack to cap an environment friendly efficiency from the hosts.
The defeat leaves Niger Tornadoes reflecting on an absence of leading edge and sees them slip to ninth place on the NPFL desk at an important stage of the season.
