The goalkeeper says Tornadoes must not take the game for granted as they host a Kun Khalifat side level with them on five points.
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Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Alladoum Kolimba has urged his teammates to fight for maximum points when they host Kun Khalifat in the NPFL in Minna on Sunday, October 4. Kick-off is at 3pm.
The Ikon Allah Boys haven’t won any of their last five league games and are 17th on five points from six games. Kun Khalifat are also on five points after six games, with one win, two draws and three defeats.
What Kolimba Said
“We will not take the game for granted,” Kolimba told the club’s media. He said Tornadoes must work hard to take maximum points. He recently returned from international duty with the Central African Republic.
The Record Against Khalifat
This is the third meeting between the clubs, and Tornadoes are still looking for a first win over them. Their first meeting last season ended in a draw, with Abba Khalid putting the hosts ahead before Kun Khalifat came back to equalise.
In the second meeting, on February 22, 2026, Kun Khalifat won 2-0. Fans who like predicting NPFL results can try Super9ja’s NPFL slip on Bet9ja.
Team News
Tornadoes have a boost with Akabe Hannafi back after recovering ahead of schedule from an injury that kept him out of the trip to Lafia. Joseph Bulus and Daniel Hussaini have also been registered, giving the technical crew more options.
The trip to Lafia ended in a 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United on September 27, with Harrison Ebah scoring from about 35 yards in the 20th minute. Tornadoes boss Kabiru Dogo blamed a lapse in concentration.
Kun Khalifat’s Problem
Kun Khalifat have scored five and conceded 13 in six games, including a 4-2 defeat at Bendel Insurance on Matchday 3. New bettors following the league can read Bet9ja’s promo code, simply explained.
Kolimba is 38 and played for Katsina United and Remo Stars before signing a two year deal with Tornadoes in the summer. He has three caps for the Central African Republic.
He was yet to make his debut for the club as of mid September, and Jerry Isaac kept goal against Nasarawa United.
Will Kolimba get his chance to help end the run? Fans following the game can check YOHAIG’s Bet9ja gateway offer before kick-off.
📌 Did You Know?
- Niger Tornadoes are also known as the Solid Miners.
- The Central African Republic faced Mauritania and Burkina Faso in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers during the September window.
- Nasarawa United’s win over Tornadoes ended a three-match winless run and was their second of the season.
- Tornadoes’ only win this season came on Matchday 1, a 2-1 victory over Enyimba.
- The Lafia game was played at the Lafia City Stadium.
