Niger Tornadoes complete cardiac checks before 2026-27 NPFL season

Niger Tornadoes have carried out Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on their players as part of their preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The medical assessment is one of the requirements clubs must satisfy during the league registration process. It is intended to examine the cardiac health of the Niger Tornadoes squad before the new campaign begins.

The ECG exercise will also help establish that the players are medically fit and have been cleared to take part in the upcoming NPFL season. The tests form part of the club’s wider preparations as it works towards completing the necessary registration and medical procedures.

Niger Tornadoes are continuing their preparations for the new campaign, with the club focused on meeting every requirement ahead of the start of the season.

The cardiac checks provide an important stage in that process, allowing the club to assess the players’ fitness in line with the medical conditions attached to NPFL registration. Completion of the exercise means the squad has undergone the required ECG assessment as preparations continue.

The club will now maintain its build-up to the 2026/2027 season while ensuring that its administrative and medical obligations are fulfilled. The priority remains to have the players properly assessed and cleared before Niger Tornadoes begin their NPFL campaign.

The tests were conducted as part of the club’s preparations and do not represent a separate competition or match activity. Instead, they are linked directly to the league’s registration requirements and the need to confirm the squad’s medical readiness.

Niger Tornadoes’ preparations therefore include both the work required on the field and the formal checks needed before the new season can begin. The ECG assessments are designed to support the medical clearance of the players and to ensure that the club meets the conditions set for participation in the NPFL.

With the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League season approaching, Niger Tornadoes remain focused on completing the outstanding stages of their preparation. The club’s medical exercise has addressed the cardiac assessment of the players, while further preparations will continue before the campaign gets under way.

BSNSports.com.ng reported the development.