Samson Adeleye was on song as he recorded his first hat-trick in Tornadoes’ emphatic 4 – 0 win over Jigawa Golden Stars in the week 15 of Nigeria National League played at the late Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna.
Tornadoes who dominated the game from the blast of the whistle got their opening goal in 34th minute when Samson Adeleye lifted above all defends to connect a free kick into the net with a glancing header.
As pressure continued to mount on the visitors, Tornadoes top scorer with eight goals in the league already was brought down in the box of Jigawa Stars and referee Achimi David point to the penalty spot.
Adeleye, who arguably was the Man of the Match, confidently took the kick in the 40th minute to displace Jigawa’s goalkeeper Emma James for his second goal of the day.
Jigawa were forced to make early substitution in the first half yet their attack could not break the Minna landlords’ defence as the first ended 2 -0.
Tornadoes resumed the second half as they were in the first; Yahaya Yusuf scored the third goal in the 46th minute with assist from Tornadoes hero of the day Adeleye.
Yusuf who will be getting married on 25th May said he dedicate the goal to his firth coming marriage.
Adeleye completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute as he rifled home a powerful beautiful shot to send the spectators into ecstasy.
Coach Hamza Abdulazeez, making comment after the match said that the victory was well deserved promises that the best was yet to come out of the lads.
Coach Abdulazeez, said the team attention has now been turned to the rescheduled week 14 clash.
He said that the team would visit Keffi in high spirits to confront Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abuja.
He added that the time would continue to fight hard and do everything right to get promotion.
He commended the players for their discipline and as well adherence to the game plan.
