Kabiru Adeniji got on the scoresheet in the 39th as he turned in a shot in the box to send the Ikon Allah Boys to the lead in their match day 12 clash against the People’s Elephant of Aba.
The visitors lost the edge six minutes later when Skipper Austin Oladapo scored from the spot to restore parity for the hosts.
The Finidi George led side in their quest for the ultimate prize had difficult moment in breaking the resolve of the Coach Bala Abubakar tutored boys who had secured a 1-1 draw against Lobi Stars in their last away encounter on match day 10.
Niger Tornadoes held their ground against the run of play at the Enyimba National Stadium in Aba and eventually seal off a point away from home-second time this season.
Kabiru, who would later be substituted by James Jonah in the 59th minutes expressed his delight at the away point secured by his team, saying it will boost their psyche going forward.
“The away point is very important for us and I am glad to have scored the lone goal. This is really a moral booster and I believe we can leverage on this result in our subsequent games especially on the road” said the former MFM FC goal poacher.
Niger Tornadoes who are currently sitting 15th on the log with 13th points would play host to Sunshine Stars on match day 13.
