“The unveiling is like a ritual for us. Maikaba is one of our own and we must give him the respect,” he said.
It was the forward’s 10th league goal this season.
Akwa United were handed a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of newcomer Bendel Insurance.
Kwara United Football Club on Sunday drew 1-1 with visiting Rangers International of Enugu in a 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture.
Rangers International drew 1-1 with hosts Kwara United of Ilorin to stay in fourth place, one spot ahead of the Afonja Babes.
“We have to do more to ensure the goals keep coming because goal difference matters a lot in football. Niger Tornadoes are a good team,” said Maikaba.
Nelson Abiam of Wikki tourists scored in the seventh minute, Isa Usma scored the second goal in 45 minutes, and Ibrahim Nasara scored the third goal.
Notably, former continental champions Enyimba of Aba security an uncommon away win in an oriental derby at Enugu Rangers.
Kabiru Adeniji…capitalised on a defensive blunder by Plateau United defenders to score the only goal of the match in the 13th minute.
The newly rehabilitated pitch of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, is set to host a pre-season tournament tagged Presidential Cup.
