A missed penalty by Mohammed Hussaini proved costly as Niger Tornadoes were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Katsina United in a highly anticipated match at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
The encounter between Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United lived up to expectations, delivering an intense and closely contested match.
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The hosts dominated the first half, earning a penalty when Clinton Jephta’s flick was handled in the box.
However, Mohammed Hussaini’s failed attempt from the spot denied Niger an early lead.
The second half saw Tornadoes continuing to mount pressure, but Katsina United’s defense, expertly led by Sunday Akinmoladun, remained resolute.
Despite introducing attacking options like Bashir Usman, Yahuza Bala, and Nurudeen Jimoh, Tornadoes couldn’t break through the visitors’ defense.
The final whistle signaled a goalless draw, causing Tornadoes to slip two places on the NPFL24 log, settling in 16th place, just above the relegation zone.
The draw wraps up the first stanza of NPFL24 for Niger Tornadoes.
