Hingir, Tenger Relish Tornadoes’ Success

Niger Tornadoes’ coach Justin Tenger and striker, Son Hingir, are on cloud nine after defeating Enyimba.

Tornadoes took the maximum points off the Peoples’ Elephant on Matchday 15 decided at the 5,000 capacity, Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna on Saturday.

Substitute Hingir, who made his second appearance for Tornadoes after his switch from Lobi Stars at the start of the season, got his first and lone goal for the home side in the 72nd minute.

Hingir told SuperSport.com that his goal against the former domestic and African champions is the happiest thing in his career.

“It had been difficult picking a shirt at Tornadoes after I left Lobi because of the quality of strikers in their fold like Sibi Gwar and Azuka Ebinum, among others.

“Ebinum’s departure to Warri Wolves created the chance for me as a substitute in my two games.

“So I’m really happy to score against Enyimba. Infact, today(Saturday) is my happiest moment. This is my first goal for Tornadoes,” he said.

Hingir is already dreaming of more goals for the Minna-based side and sees the mid-week rescheduled Matchday 3 at Heartland as the platform to prove his goal scoring ability.

“We’ve played three matches without a loss, I’m looking forward to the game at Heartland to increase my goals and extend our unbeaten run.

“Possibly, we’ll leave Heartland with a win,” he said.

Coach Tenger does not think less, insisting that Calabar will be a fertile ground to pick another full points.

“We’re expecting a massive game against Heartland in Calabar.

“Heartland, Enyimba, Rangers are continental teams, but I don’t look at them like that. We’re going to give them a good fight.

“Calabar is a neutral ground, with good officiating, we hope to come out with a good result.

“Our win against Enyimba is a big boost for my players, I sincerely pray that the government of Niger State will complement the efforts of the players through financial incentives,” he said.