National Teams
Usman Alfa tasks Niger Tornadoes to remain hopeful of avoiding NPFL relegation

By Wale Mustapha
Team Manager of Niger Tornadoes, Usman Alfa, has urged his players to remain steadfast and focused to secure victories in their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) games.
The Ikon Allah Boys are looking to build on their recent 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars in Kano on Saturday.
Niger Tornadoes will host Lobi Stars at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Wednesday, a crucial match for the Minna-based club as they aim to distance themselves from the relegation -zone.
Alfa emphasized the importance of winning this game to secure their league position and gain momentum for the rest of the season.
“This is a must-win game for us, and we must do everything in our power to come out on top,” Alfa told the Tornadoes’ media. “If we can achieve this, we’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief and build momentum for the rest of the season.”
Niger Tornadoes are currently two points away from the relegation zone, sitting in 12th position on the league table with 45 points from 35 games.