Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors: result 1-2 and analysis
NPFLRegular Season - 11Kick-off on November 2, 2025 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Lokoja Confluence Stadium, Lokoja
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What was the result of Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors?
Abia Warriors won 1-2 on November 2, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 38′S. MegwoAbia Warriors
- 45′S. AkinmoladunAbia Warriors (o.g.)
- 54′A. DabaiNiger Tornadoes
Official lineup for Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Niger Tornadoes
- 7A. Dabai
- 9I. Sarki
- 10C. Jephta
- 4I. Sabiu
- 6C. Ani
- 20A. Dalhatu
- 5S. Akinmoladun
- 12I. Saidu
- 18A. Khalid
- 34C. Ezeifule
- 1I. Nchekwube
Abia Warriors
- 12S. Megwo
- 20C. Obioma
- 19I. Godwin
- 2C. Njoku
- 15E. Wilson
- 16C. Azubuike
- 18G. Innocent
- 25A. Somiari
- 26F. Jibrin
- 30K. Adeleke
- 1Okemute Odah
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Niger Tornadoes have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Abia Warriors have 7, 2 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2025 | Kano Pillars(away) | 2-0 | NPFL |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Plateau United(home) | 4-0 | NPFL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | Warri Wolves(away) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Kun Khalifat FC(home) | 1-1 | NPFL |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Rivers United(away) | 0-1 | NPFL |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | Barau FC(home) | 2-0 | NPFL |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Shooting Stars(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | El Kanemi Warriors(home) | 2-0 | NPFL |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Enugu Rangers(away) | 0-2 | NPFL |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Kwara United(away) | 1-0 | NPFL |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Niger Tornadoes wins, 1 draw, 3 Abia Warriors wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Abia Warriors | NPFL |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Abia Warriors 2-1 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Abia Warriors | NPFL |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Niger Tornadoes 3-0 Abia Warriors | NPFL |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger Tornadoes | NPFL |
Last archived meeting: Niger Tornadoes vs Abia Warriors on May 7, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Niger Tornadoes score 1.4 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Abia Warriors score 1.0 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niger Tornadoes | 1.4 | 0.9 | 4 | 7/15 | 4/15 |
| Abia Warriors | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6 | 4/15 | 2/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Niger Tornadoes sit 16th in NPFL (9 points from 8 matches) and Abia Warriors sit 15th (10 points from 9 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Abia Warriors | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| 16 | Niger Tornadoes | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
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