NPFL’23: Tornadoes overturn 2 goals deficit to share spoils with Rangers in Awka

Munir Idris’ second half double rescued a degree for Niger Tornadoes after hosts Rangers had earlier went into the break forward, courtesy of targets from Chidiebere Nwobodo and Kenneth Igboke because the hosts put up an excellent first fourty 5 minutes show in an NPFL Match-Day 14 encounter which happened on the Awka Township Stadium in Anambra.

Rangers acquired into the groove when Chidiebere Nwobodo shot his aspect into the lead within the twenty fourth minute as he tapped in from a rebound after Godwin Obaje’s effort scrambled over the publish.

The hosts continued their rampage when Kenneth Igboke doubled the lead precisely on the half hour mark off an excellent counter attacking play.

Tornadoes coach Abubakar Bala Mohammed exhibited a tactical grasp piece when subbed on attacking duo of Munir Idris and Nurudeen Jimoh instead of Jonas Emmanuel and Shola Abdulraheem shortly earlier than the half time whistle, regardless of going two targets down.

Second half proceedings resumed and Niger Tornadoes took over management of the sport as enterprising Munir Idris capitalized on Idris Saidu’s fantastic quick and cross, he management the ball together with his chest and blasted into the roof to scale back the tally.

The Ikon Allah Boys gained momentum as Munir Idris initiated an assault and mixed fantastically together with his teammates in a candy and good motion of the ball because the Junior Intl, once more tapped in from Nurudeen Jimoh’s fantastic pull out to stage issues up.

Each Nurudeen and Abba Khalid got here near growing the guests tally. Nurudeen aspect nets off an excellent help by Waheed Adebayo whereas Abba Khalid discovered himself within the space after a solo run and tried a shot however was intercepted.

The arbiters signalled 7 extra minutes to play and within the midst awarded a penalty to the hosts after Mark Daniel was adjudged to have dedicated a foul within the field. Chidera Eze blasted the penalty over the bar because the encounter ended all squared.

The important away factors means Niger Tornadoes stays sturdy contender for a high 3 end.

They host Abia Warriors subsequent in Minna.