Match Report
Niger Tornadoes went into the game 16th in the table on 48 points; Wikki Tourist sat 20th on 39 — a 9-point gap. The last five rounds placed Niger Tornadoes 10th in the league for form — higher than their 16th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, Niger Tornadoes ran at 0.97 scored and 0.95 conceded, Wikki Tourist at 0.86 and 1.19.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 2 Niger Tornadoes wins, 2 for Wikki Tourist, 0 draws, at 1.25 goals per meeting. 100% of these meetings ended in a home win. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 0% of meetings.
Lokoja Confluence Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Niger Tornadoes: Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai (80'), Terdoo Shimagande (90')
Key stats
Possession: Niger Tornadoes 62% · Wikki Tourist 38% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 5-1