Niger Tornadoes have officially unveiled Kabiru Dogo as the club’s new Technical Adviser, with a clear mandate to secure a continental ticket from the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The unveiling ceremony, held at the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development in Minna, saw the former Lobi Stars, Kwara United, Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars coach formally presented by the club’s management.
Dogo, who is currently leading El-Kanemi Warriors to the President Federation Cup final to face Ikorodu City in this Saturday’s final, signed a three-year contract and is expected to lead the Ikon Allah Boys into a new era ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season.
Speaking during the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, Nuhu Ngaski, said Kabiru Dogo’s appointment aligns with the “New Niger” vision of Governor Umar Bago, stressing that the state government is committed to repositioning the club for sustained success.
Ngaski noted that Niger Tornadoes remains a source of pride for the people of the state and urged the new Technical Adviser to hit the ground running.
He also called on the club’s management to work in unity towards achieving the shared objective of qualifying for continental competition, assuring that the state government would provide the necessary support to ensure the team’s success.
Club Chairman, Abubakar Kuso, reiterated that the management’s primary target for the 2026/27 campaign is to secure one of the available continental qualification spots.
He assured the Technical Crew of the club’s full backing in achieving the ambitious objective.
Kuso also confirmed that Niger Tornadoes will play its matches at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, revealing that renovation work on the facility will resume immediately and is expected to be completed before the new NPFL season kicks off in August.
In his first remarks as Technical Adviser, Dogo expressed his excitement at joining Niger Tornadoes and thanked the club’s management and the Niger State Government for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to build a competitive side capable of meeting the club’s aspirations, assuring supporters that they would witness a revitalised Niger Tornadoes in line with the state’s “New Niger” agenda.
