Niger Tornadoes sack technical staff despite surviving in the NPFL.

Niger Tornadoes Football Club has announced the immediate dissolution of its entire technical crew after a comprehensive review of the team’s performance in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The decision followed the club’s management’s examination of a detailed technical report submitted by the outgoing crew and an assessment of the team’s overall performance throughout the campaign.

The “Ikon Allah Boys” secured their NPFL status on the final day of the season after edging Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 1‑0 at Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna.

The narrow victory, which ensured the club’s survival in the NPFL, came after months of disappointing results that frustrated fans, stakeholders and government officials across Niger State.

According to club officials, the decision to dissolve the technical crew stemmed from widespread dissatisfaction with the team’s inconsistent performances, poor away record and recurring struggles to avoid relegation.

The 2025/2026 campaign marked the fifth consecutive season in which Niger Tornadoes had fought for survival until the final day of the league, a situation many supporters described as unacceptable for a club with the team’s history and potential.

After reviewing the technical report, management concluded that a complete overhaul of the technical department was necessary to reposition the club and chart a new course for the next season.

The club said a new technical crew would be unveiled in the coming weeks, emphasizing the need for an early appointment to allow sufficient time for preparations, player recruitment and squad rebuilding before the start of the 2026/2027 NPFL season.

A club official said the move demonstrates management’s determination to restore the club’s pride and competitiveness.

“With this action, management is committed to restoring the pride of Niger Tornadoes. Early preparation ahead of next season is non‑negotiable if we must achieve different results,” the official stated.

The decision has been welcomed by many supporters across the state, who have called on both the government and club management to begin preparations early and ensure continuity in the club’s administration for the overall benefit of the team.

With the 2026/2027 NPFL season fast approaching, attention is now focused on the club’s next move as supporters hope the changes will finally end the cycle of last‑day survival battles and usher in a more competitive era for Niger Tornadoes.