Niger Tornadoes strikers Sarki Ismaila and Terdoo Shimagande have set their sights on revenge because the Ikon Allah Boys put together to face Enyimba FC in a Matchday 2 showdown of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season.
Either side share a aggressive historical past, together with final season’s pulsating 1-1 attract Aba, the place Joseph Godstime’s opener for Tornadoes was cancelled out by Enyimba’s Chinedu Ufere.
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Of their most up-to-date assembly, the Individuals’s Elephant edged Tornadoes with a hard-fought victory in Lafia, a consequence the Minna-based membership is keen to overturn.
Ismaila, who beforehand performed for Enyimba earlier than becoming a member of Tornadoes mid-last season, mentioned the squad is prepared for the problem.
“We all know what’s at stake and we’re ready to combat for each ball,” he acknowledged.
Shimagande, the lone scorer in Tornadoes’ midweek fixture in opposition to Nasarawa United, can also be relishing the chance to check Enyimba’s defence.
The previous Heartland ahead, identified for his sharp instincts in entrance of aim, has vowed so as to add to his tally on Sunday.
Coach Majin Mohammed, talking forward of the staff’s remaining shake-up on the Enyimba Worldwide Stadium, urged his gamers to stay disciplined and method the competition with the appropriate mentality. “It’s essential we keep on with our plan and keep targeted,” he mentioned.
Tornadoes, nevertheless, might be with out attacker Joseph Godstime, who’s sidelined with an harm sustained of their final outing.
Regardless of the setback, the Ikon Allah Boys stay optimistic of securing a optimistic consequence on the Elephant Park.
The match is kick off is 4pm on Sunday .
