By Our Man in Minna
NIGERIA – The hallowed turf of the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna was turned into a torture chamber yesterday as Niger Tornadoes delivered a merciless 3-0 thrashing to a shell-shocked El Kanemi Warriors.
The home crowd—a passionate, roaring sea of yellow and blue—transformed the modest Minna ground into an impenetrable fortress that El Kanemi simply couldn’t breach.
The pressure was so intense, you could feel it crackle from the rickety stands all the way back to Maiduguri!
This wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement that Bako Kontagora Stadium—often overlooked in the glitz of Nigerian football—is where Tornadoes mean business. Three massive points were bagged in a performance that proves their Minna mojo is back!
The ‘Ikon Allah’ Boys, as they are known, were relentless from the off. El Kanemi’s Warriors looked anything but, crumbling under the weight of the home advantage and the sheer passion of the crowd.
The deadlock was smashed by a screamer in the 35th minute, sending the I-Can-Allah faithful into a frenzy. The noise was deafening, and El Kanemi never recovered.
A scrappy second goal straight after the break cemented the lead, but the final strike—a beautiful header in the dying minutes—was the sweetest.
It was the cherry on top of a three-goal feast, sending a powerful message across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Minna is a no-go zone!
The final whistle confirmed the 3-0 demolition, leaving El Kanemi’s boss facing a serious inquest after what can only be described as a shambolic away day.
For Niger Tornadoes, the victory is a massive boost, proving that on their day, and especially at their beloved Bako Kontagora Stadium, they are a force to be reckoned with.
