Match Preview: Nasarawa United 🆚 Niger Tornadoes
Two Tactically Radical Balas, Sets To Do Battle In A High Profile North Central Derby.
Nasarawa United’s Bala Nikyu and Niger Tornadoes Abubakar Bala Mohammed shall face off in a Matchday 14 encounter slated for Monday 21st February 2022 at the Lafia City Stadium.
The two coaches are known for their tactical ruthlessness when it comes to approaching games, especially derbies matches.
Niger Tornadoes have garnered 4 points from the North Central contests, having defeated Plateau United and drew at Lobi Stars, a win against Nasarawa United would shoot the Ikon Allah Boys above Plateau United who is having 6 points off wins against Nasarawa United and Kwara United in the regional profiling.
Nasarawa United on the other hand have beaten Lobi Stars and lost to Plateau United.
Since the defeat to Akwa United, the Abubakar Bala’s tutored side have hit the ground running and are on a four match unbeaten streak.
As the Ikon Allah Boys targets first away win of the season, the Minna based outfit have previously lost two and drew twice in their last four visits to Lafia.
Feb 11th 2018
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Nasarawa United
Jul 30th 2017
Nasarawa United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Mar 5th 2017
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Nasarawa United
Jun 26th 2016
Nasarawa United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Mar 2nd 2016
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Nasarawa United
Mar 8th 2009
Nasarawa United 1-1 Niger Tornadoes
Oct 25th 2008
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Nasarawa United
Apr 4th 2008
Nasarawa United 2-2 Niger Tornadoes
In their last six NPFL matches this season, the two teams have won twice, drew twice and lost twice.
Form Guide:
Nasarawa United LDDWLW
Niger Tornadoes WDWDLL
Team News:
Musa Wakili and Jacob John did not travel due to minor health complaints.
