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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

Niger Tornadoes
1-2
Abia Warriors

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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

  1. 7A. Dabai
  2. 9I. Sarki
  3. 10C. Jephta
  1. 4I. Sabiu
  2. 6C. Ani
  3. 20A. Dalhatu
  1. 5S. Akinmoladun
  2. 12I. Saidu
  3. 18A. Khalid
  4. 34C. Ezeifule
  1. 1I. Nchekwube

Abia Warriors

  1. 12S. Megwo
  2. 20C. Obioma
  1. 19I. Godwin
  2. 2C. Njoku
  3. 15E. Wilson
  4. 16C. Azubuike
  1. 18G. Innocent
  2. 25A. Somiari
  3. 26F. Jibrin
  4. 30K. Adeleke
  1. 1Okemute Odah
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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.

Niger Tornadoes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2025Kano Pillars(away)2-0NPFL
Oct 19, 2025Plateau United(home)4-0NPFL
Oct 12, 2025Warri Wolves(away)1-1NPFL
Oct 5, 2025Kun Khalifat FC(home)1-1NPFL
Oct 1, 2025Rivers United(away)0-1NPFL
Abia Warriors
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 26, 2025Barau FC(home)2-0NPFL
Oct 19, 2025Shooting Stars(away)0-2NPFL
Oct 12, 2025El Kanemi Warriors(home)2-0NPFL
Oct 8, 2025Enugu Rangers(away)0-2NPFL
Oct 5, 2025Kwara United(away)1-0NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Niger Tornadoes wins, 1 draw, 3 Abia Warriors wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 7, 2025Niger Tornadoes 1-1 Abia WarriorsNPFL
Dec 8, 2024Abia Warriors 2-1 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Feb 25, 2024Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Abia WarriorsNPFL
Sep 30, 2023Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Apr 23, 2023Niger Tornadoes 3-0 Abia WarriorsNPFL
Feb 1, 2023Abia Warriors 1-0 Niger TornadoesNPFL

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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Niger Tornadoes1.40.947/154/15
Abia Warriors1.00.964/152/15

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).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
15Abia Warriors924391210
16Niger Tornadoes8233679

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