Niger Tornadoes Defeat 3SC To Win 2020/2021 NNL Super 8

Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna has emerged the Champions of the 2020/2021 super 8 after defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 3-2 in the final match in Enugu.

At the final match played inside Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, Niger Tornadoes opened scoring through Shamsudeen Asheun in 9th minute.

Gafar Olatemiran leveled the game for 3SC from the spot kick in 16th minute as the two teams entered into the break with 0-0 score line.

Ahmedy Liman and Augustine gave Tornadoes two goals lead in 57th and 64th minute before Raheem Quadry reduced the score line to 3-2.

Meanwhile, Olamfhian Gafal of 3SC won the highest goal scorer of the season with 16 goals and the Most Valuable Players, MVP.

The Best Goalkeeper of the season went to Charles Tembe of 3SC, and Coach of the season went to Coach Mohammed Bala.

Giant Brilla FC of Enugu, who survived the season by whisky won the Best Behaved Team of the season.

Tornadoes captain, Sunday Akinmolade said that the match was just exhibition game since the two teams had qualified.

Josiah Oche, who spoke on behalf of his captain, said that the players justified their achievement in NNL by doing well in NPFL next season.