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NPFL 2022/23 : Victor Sochima’s Heroics, Denies Tornadoes Home Win After A Pulsating Contest At The Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna

The points were shared between hosts Niger Tornadoes and League defending Champions Rivers United In a match-day 13 encounter that took place at the ABS in Kaduna.

Tornadoes began the game on a sound footing as an early chance saw David Okoromi swung the ball into the box with no one close to connect.

Severally Victor Sochima was called to action and the Super Eagles goalie stood firm behind the sticks making some eye-catching saves to deny the hosts from going in front.

The first half saw the visitors with barely a shot on target.

Tornadoes Technical Crew introduced Ifeanyi Okoye and Munir Idris shortly after the restart, the dou took not long before settling into the game as Munir was seen combining well with the attackers while Okoye steadied things in the middle of the park.

Mark Daniel shone like a million star with another outstanding performance. The midfielder stretched Sochima with his trade mark short midway through the second period when he pounced on a lose ball and powered a shot but the goalkeeper bravely saved to keep his team in the game.

Shola Abdulraheem equally produced a class act performance and was applauded off after being substituted as the game ended in a stalemate.

The result means Niger Tornadoes moved a place into the play off position occupying the third position on the log with 19 points.