Niger Tornadoes

Niger Tornadoes Football Club is a Nigerian professional football club based in Minna, Niger State. The club was founded in 1970 and currently competes in the Nigerian National League (NNL), the second tier of Nigerian football.

In this section, we will delve deeper into the history, achievements, and notable players of Niger Tornadoes Football Club.

History

Niger Tornadoes Football Club was founded in 1970 as Bida United Football Club and was later renamed Niger Tornadoes Football Club.

The club has a rich history and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Nigerian national team.

Achievements

Niger Tornadoes Football Club has won several domestic titles in Nigerian football. Some of the club’s notable achievements include:

1. Nigerian FA Cup Champions: Niger Tornadoes Football Club won the Nigerian FA Cup in 2000, defeating Plateau United 2-0 in the final.


2. Nigerian Professional League Runners-up: Niger Tornadoes Football Club finished as runners-up in the Nigerian Professional League in the 2001/2002 season, finishing three points behind Enyimba International FC.


3. Nigerian National League Runners-up: Niger Tornadoes Football Club finished as runners-up in the Nigerian National League in the 2018/2019 season, losing to Gombe United FC in the final.

Notable Players

Over the years, Niger Tornadoes Football Club has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for the Nigerian national team. Some of the club’s notable players include:

1. Solomon Kwambe: Kwambe is a former Niger Tornadoes player who played for the Nigerian national team. He was a key player for Niger Tornadoes and helped the team win the Nigerian FA Cup in 2000.


2. Moses Bunde: Bunde is a former Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper who played for the Nigerian national team. He was a key player for Niger Tornadoes and helped the team reach the final of the Nigerian National League in the 2018/2019 season.


3. Abdulrahman Bashir: Bashir is a current Niger Tornadoes midfielder who has been with the club since 2017. He was a key player for Niger Tornadoes during their run to the final of the Nigerian National League in the 2018/2019 season and has been a consistent performer for the team.