Biffo Steers Niger Tornadoes Back To The NPFL
Excitement was in the air as the Abdullahi Usman Biffo tutored Niger Tornadoes got promoted to the Nigeria Professional Football League.<br /><br />Tornadoes who were relegated to the second tier in the 2012/13 campaign have won seven matches, drawn two and lost two in the ongoing Nigeria National League campaign.<br /><br />Biffo whose magical touch inspired Giwa FC to promotion to the elite league in the 2012/13 season got it right again with the Lolo Boys in the 2014/15 Nigeria National League season with one game to spare.<br /><br />The game played at the Bako Kontagora Stadium behind closed doors started on an electrifying note with the homers making their intentions clear with their ultra-attacking system.<br /><br />A deadly cross from Kunle Isa was headed home by Kayode Agboola twelve minutes into the match.<br /><br />Mighty Jets tried in vain to peg back the Tornadoes in the highly explosive battle. With time running out, there was still more in the offing for Tornadoes.<br /><br />Substitute Samson Adeleye converted a 90th minute penalty after Kunle was hacked down in the box.<br /><br />Tornadoes have amassed 23 points from a possible 33 and have one more game to play before rounding up the season.<br /><br />Coach Biffo was a happy man after his tactical prowess in steering the club to the NPFL.<br /><br />“We deserve the victory and promotion ticket,” an elated Biffo spoke to newsmen shortly after the game.<br /><br />“I<span class="body1">’</span>m so happy today (Saturday) for the trust the management of the team had in me and the encouragement from the fans after my appointment here.<br /><br />“This promotion ticket is for the soccer loving Governor of Niger State Abubakar Sani Bello for his unrelenting support.” <br /><br />Striker Agboola said he was delighted to have made history with Tornadoes.<br /><br />“I am very happy to have helped my club return to the top division of the Nigeria League. This is where we belong,” he said.
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