By Rasaq Oboirien
NIGER Tornadoes held Nigeria Premier League (NPL) defending champions, Rangers International of Enugu to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season tune-up game played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The Flying Antelopes who are using the friendly games to shape up the team for the upcoming season and CAF Champions League, took the led in the first half.
The Minna team then got the better of the second half leveling the shoreline to 1-1.
Coach Imama Amakapabo will be ready for his first acid test as the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu will be hosting the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Super 4 from December 7.
Meanwhile, Tornadoes will return to Ijebu-Ode Wednesday, were they are expected to take part in the Gold Cup Pre-season tournament.
The Bala Abubakar side are in Group B alongside defending champions, Kano Pillars, FC Ebedei, MFM FC and Sunshine Stars.
The Minna team will tackle Nationwide League One (NLO) side, FC Ebedei in the opening game on Friday.
