Unity Preseason Tournament Final: Niger Tornadoes to Face Like-Minds FC

The 2024 Unity Preseason Tournament will culminate with a thrilling final as NPFL team Niger Tornadoes of Minna takes on NLO side Like-Minds FC from Gwagwalada, Abuja on Sunday.

The match is set to unfold at the Area 3 pitch in Garki, Abuja.

Like-Minds FC earned their place in the final by overcoming non-league side 2K-19 with a 3-2 victory in the semi-finals. The Gwagwalada team took a commanding lead with first-half goals from Tochukwu Adibe and Edvardo.

Though 2K-19’s Solomon Abraham reduced the deficit early in the second half, Like-Minds FC’s Lucky Ojukwu restored the two-goal advantage before Ofezie ThankGod scored again for 2K-19.

In the other semi-final, Niger Tornadoes and Nasarawa United drew 1-1 in a gripping NPFL showdown.

Michael Okenwa scored for Niger Tornadoes in the 16th minute, but Terdoo Shimagande equalized for Nasarawa United in the 39th minute.

The game went to penalties, where Niger Tornadoes scored all three of their attempts, while Nasarawa United failed to convert any.

The final will also feature a special honor as Barrister Isaac Danladi, the Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Sports Ministry, will be officially inaugurated as the Patron of the Tournament.