We’ve seen this story before—our boys in black or white colour defying expectations, rewriting narratives, and proving to everyone that we are not here to merely make up the numbers. Last weekend’s derby 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars wasn’t just another win; it was a statement. It marked three wins on the bounce, pushing us to 8th on the NPFL table.
This Saturday, we march to Minna to take on Niger Tornadoes in another chapter of our incredible journey. With both teams level on 17 points, separated only by our superior goal difference, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This isn’t just about climbing the table—it’s about showing that we are built for moments like this.
Team News
In team news, Chinemerem is back to full fitness, making all goalkeepers available for selection. Kelechi Onwe has resumed training but remains unavailable, with this match coming too soon for his return. Moses Shodeinde is also back in training after recovering from illness.
As for Salau Yusuf, it’s uncertain whether he will feature, as he faces a late fitness test following a slight knock sustained in the derby against Shooting Stars.
Prepared for the Test
The team’s confidence is high and we’re fully geared up to approach this game with all we’ve got. Our attacking strength is something we can rely on—11 goals in our last five games speaks for itself. While we’ve only kept one clean sheet recently, we’re focused on improving defensively. But going forward, we’re determined to keep that attacking momentum going.
We’re also looking to extend our winning streak to four games and we’re confident that’s very much within our grasp.
What Niger Tornadoes Offer
Niger Tornadoes have picked up two wins in their last nine matches and scored just four goals in their last five. Those wins recently came at home on Matchdays 10 and 11, at their ground where we’ll be playing this weekend. We’re not going to take that lightly, but we won’t be heading into this match overconfident either. We’ll respect them, but we’re focused on showing our strength, taking control and doing what we need to do to get the win.
Niger Tornadoes recent form
Niger Tornadoes 0 -1 Rivers United
Katsina United 1 – 1 Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes 2 – 0 Shooting Stars
Niger Tornadoes 1 – 0 Akwa United
El Kanemi Warriors 1 – 0 Niger Tornadoes
Match Details
● Venue: Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna
● Kick-off Time: 4:00pm
● Date: Saturday 23rd, November
● Follow the Action: Stay tuned with us on social media @IkoroduCityFC for live updates and all the action as it happens during the game.
The opportunity to extend this fantastic run and showcase our abilities once again is here and we firmly believe we can get it done.