Niger Tornadoes Unveil Kabiru Dogo as Technical Adviser

Niger Tornadoes have officially appointed experienced Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as the club’s new Technical Adviser on a three-year contract, with the clear objective of securing a continental ticket in the 2026/27 season.

Dogo was unveiled during a ceremony at the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development in Minna, where he was formally presented by the club’s management. The veteran tactician brings a wealth of experience, having previously managed Lobi Stars, Kwara United, Nasarawa United, and Sunshine Stars. He is also currently leading El-Kanemi Warriors to the President Federation Cup final against Ikorodu City, scheduled for this Saturday.

Speaking at the unveiling, the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski, described Dogo’s appointment as a key step in advancing the “New Niger” vision of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to repositioning Niger Tornadoes as one of the country’s leading clubs.

Ngaski urged the new Technical Adviser to begin work immediately and called on the club’s management to remain united in pursuing the shared ambition of qualifying for continental competition. He also assured the team of the government’s continued support.

Club Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, emphasized that securing a continental qualification spot remains the club’s primary target for the upcoming NPFL campaign. He pledged the management’s full support for Dogo and his technical crew as they work towards achieving that goal.

Kuso further announced that Niger Tornadoes will return to the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna for their home matches. He revealed that renovation work on the stadium will resume immediately and is expected to be completed before the start of the new NPFL season in August.

In his first official comments as Technical Adviser, Dogo expressed gratitude to the club’s management and the Niger State Government for the opportunity. He promised to build a competitive team capable of meeting the club’s ambitions and assured supporters that they would witness a rejuvenated Niger Tornadoes under his leadership, in line with the “New Niger” development agenda.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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