The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has approved the request of Niger Tornadoes to return to their home stadium, Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, after meeting the league body’s requirements.
The team had been using the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna as their home ground last season.
The NPFL officials inspected the stadium and gave the nod for the team to return to their home ground.
Niger Tornadoes football team
Niger Tornadoes will host Nasarawa United in Minna on Sunday in the match day 2 of the NPFL 2024/25 season.
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This move is a significant boost for the team and their fans, who have been waiting for the team to return to their home ground.
The Bako Kontagora Stadium has been renovated to meet the NPFL’s standards, and the team is eager to start playing in front of their home fans again.
Niger Tornadoes have been working hard to improve their performance, and this move is expected to give them an edge in the upcoming season.
The team has been training intensively, and the players are eager to showcase their skills in front of their home fans.
Bako Kotangora memorial stadium in Minna has going through renovations which led to the team playing home game away from home.
The return of Niger Tornadoes to Minna is also expected to boost the local economy, as fans from across the region will be traveling to watch the team play.
The team’s management has promised to put in place measures to ensure that the stadium is safe and secure for fans.
In other news, Victor Moses has staged a return to England, signing a deal with a top Premier League club.
The Nigerian international has been in impressive form, and his move is expected to boost his chances of playing for the Super Eagles.
The NPFL has also announced that the 2024/25 season will kick off on September 15, with 20 teams competing for the title.
The league body has promised to improve the standard of the league, with more teams competing and better facilities in place.
The new season begins and fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. With Niger Tornadoes returning to their home ground, they will be looking to make a strong start to the season.
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