Abdulrahman Garba’s first-half goal gave Katsina United a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes in Katsina, their first victory of the 2026/27 NPFL season.
Katsina United beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, to record their first win of the 2026/27 NPFL season. Abdulrahman Garba scored the only goal in the 21st minute of the NPFL Matchday 4 fixture, and the hosts held that lead to the final whistle.
Abdulrahman Garba put Katsina United ahead in the 21st minute. Niger Tornadoes could not find a reply, and Katsina United protected the lead through the second half. The club’s official account called it “a hard-fought victory” and said Garba’s first-half goal was the difference.
Katsina United’s start has been slow. They drew 1-1 with Rangers in the Matchday 1 opener in Enugu, and only a late Rangers goal cost them the win. Their Matchday 2 fixture was rescheduled because the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium was unavailable. Then they lost 3-0 away to Kwara United on Matchday 3.
Beating Tornadoes gives the club their first three points of the campaign. They also kept a clean sheet straight after conceding three in Ilorin. It is an early reward for the rebuilt squad covered in our Katsina United 2026/27 signings breakdown. For the club’s full history, visit the Katsina United team hub.
Niger Tornadoes started the season brightly by beating Enyimba 2-1 on the opening day. Results have been harder to come by since then. They lost a 3-2 thriller at Kano Pillars on Matchday 2. On Matchday 3, their home game with Plateau United was stopped in the 87th minute by a heavy downpour with the score at 1-1. The final minutes were played the next morning and the game ended 1-1, with Bashir Musa’s 84th-minute goal earning Tornadoes the draw.
After this defeat in Katsina, Tornadoes have four points from four games: one win, one draw and two defeats. Our Niger Tornadoes 2026/27 preview covers their summer business, and the Niger Tornadoes team hub has the club’s full story.
Both clubs play again on Wednesday, September 23, in Matchday 5. Niger Tornadoes host Warri Wolves at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, three days after the Seasiders won their first game of the season against Kwara United. Katsina United travel to face Shooting Stars.
What was the score between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes?
Katsina United beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in their NPFL Matchday 4 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Who scored for Katsina United against Niger Tornadoes?
Abdulrahman Garba scored the only goal of the game in the 21st minute.
Was this Katsina United’s first win of the 2026/27 NPFL season?
Yes. Before this game, Katsina United had drawn 1-1 with Rangers and lost 3-0 to Kwara United, and their Matchday 2 fixture had been rescheduled.
Who do Niger Tornadoes play next?
Niger Tornadoes host Warri Wolves at the Bako Kontagora Stadium on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Matchday 5.
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