By Wale Mustapha
Niger Tornadoes will be without two of their key players, Moses Omoduemuke and Victor Okoro, for their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League encounter against Bayelsa United.
The match, scheduled for Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, will see both teams looking to recover from recent setbacks.
Both sides have failed to secure victories in their last two fixtures, making this encounter crucial for both teams as they aim to get back on track.
Omoduemuke and Okoro will miss the clash due to injuries, but coach Majin Mohammed remains confident that his squad has enough depth to cope without the duo.
Despite the absence of these key players, the Ikon Allah Boys will look to repeat the success of last season when they earned a 1-0 victory against Bayelsa United, with Ikechukwu Nwani’s lone strike securing all three points.
With confidence from their previous win, Niger Tornadoes will hope to build on that momentum and get a positive result in Yenagoa.
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