Uyo, Nigeria – Super Eagles midfielder Papa Mustapha Daniel don rejoin Niger Tornadoes ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 31 clash against Akwa United. The match dey take place for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for Uyo on Thursday. Daniel don meet him teammates for Uyo after him don return from international duty.
As defensive midfielder, Daniel don show say him get plenty skills dis season, don score three goals and provide two assists for the Ikon Allah Boys. Niger Tornadoes face tough time last weekend when dem lose 3-1 to Shooting Stars.
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, talk say injuries to key players don contribute to the team’s struggles. Players like Ismail Sarki and Joseph Godstime dey sidelined with injuries, plus Sabiu Ibrahim and Rickson Mendos dey on international duty with the Flying Eagles.
Mohammed explain say, “We don dey battle injury issues and players wey dey away for national assignments since second half of the season begin. The situation don affect us, but we go keep pushing to find solution and move forward.” Niger Tornadoes dey set to play against Akwa United as dem hope to recover from their recent setback.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Amuneke, coach of Heartland, don praise him players’ effort after dem manage to draw 0-0 with Sunshine Stars for Ijebu Ode on Wednesday. The Naze Millionaires show strong performance to grab point for the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 after dem lose 2-0 to Abia Warriors in their previous game.
Amuneke comment say, “E be like say na tough match for both teams based on their position for the table. Each team come with the aim to collect maximum points. We get plenty chances, but no convert. Dey get chances too but dem no fit score. Overall, no bad result for us, but we go like to take all three points.”
Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Bala Abubakar talk say fans dey very important during matches for NPFL. Abubakar believe say playing without fans dey take away important advantage from home team. E express say dem dey committed to overcome challenges wey dey face for NPFL.
DAILY POST remember say Sunshine Stars dey play their home matches for Remo Stars Stadium for Ikenne because their original ground for Akure dey undergo renovations. Abubakar don make am clear say, “Playing away from home dey reduce advantage wey dey about 70%. For Nigerian League, fans’ support dey crucial. But we go work hard to overcome this challenge and avoid relegation.”
In another development, Lesotho coach, Leslie Notsi, don react to news say South Africa fit face punishment for fielding ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Lesotho fit benefit if FIFA confirm say South Africa fielded Mokoena when dem beat Lesotho 2-0 last week.
Mokhosi Mohapi, the secretary-general of the Lesotho Football Association, don confirm say dem don begin formal inquiry on the matter. If FIFA rule against South Africa, dem fit lose three points and Lesotho fit gain three points and three goals. Notsi maintain diplomatic response when e talk say, “I no fit comment much on this matter; my focus na on our match today against Rwanda. The authorities go handle am, and I hear say dem go file complaints, but I no sabi anything more about it.”
