{"id":2557,"date":"2026-07-02T14:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/niger-tornadoes-name-kabiru-suleiman-dogo-as-technical-adviser-on-3-year-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:38:02","slug":"niger-tornadoes-name-kabiru-suleiman-dogo-as-technical-adviser-on-3-year-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/niger-tornadoes-name-kabiru-suleiman-dogo-as-technical-adviser-on-3-year-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Niger Tornadoes Name Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as Technical Adviser on 3-Year Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Niger Tornadoes have appointed seasoned coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as their new Technical Adviser on a three-year deal, with the Nigeria Premier Football League club aiming to earn a place in continental competition by the end of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has been named Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes on a three-year contract.<\/li>\n<li>The club\u2019s stated goal is to reach continental qualification at the conclusion of the 2026\/27 NPFL campaign.<\/li>\n<li>The appointment was officially announced at the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development in Minna.<\/li>\n<li>Dogo\u2019s coaching background includes spells at Nasarawa United, Sunshine Stars, Kwara United, ABS, Lobi Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors.<\/li>\n<li>Niger Tornadoes plan to return to Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna once ongoing renovations are finished ahead of the new season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New Technical Adviser unveiled in Minna<\/h2>\n<p>The unveiling ceremony for Dogo took place at the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development in Minna, bringing together club officials and government representatives. Those present used the occasion to reiterate their determination to bring back the \u201cIkon Allah Boys\u201d to the heights expected of them.<\/p>\n<p>Dogo arrives with a notable record in Nigeria\u2019s top-tier domestic football. His previous roles include managing Nasarawa United, Sunshine Stars, Kwara United, ABS, Lobi Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors, building a reputation for experienced, pragmatic coaching in the NPFL.<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on continental football and immediate preparations<\/h2>\n<p>While the move formalises Dogo\u2019s next chapter with Tornadoes, he is set to complete his current assignment first. He is currently preparing El-Kanemi Warriors for next weekend\u2019s President Federation Cup final against Ikorodu City before taking up his responsibilities with Niger Tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski, the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, framed the appointment as part of Governor Mohammed Umar Bago\u2019s \u201cNew Niger\u201d agenda, describing it as a step toward repositioning sport across the state. Ngaski said the club remains a source of pride for local people and called on everyone involved to work together toward achieving continental qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Ngaski further assured the team of continued backing from the state government, urging the new coach to begin preparations right away.<\/p>\n<p>Club Chairman Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso echoed the ambition from the club\u2019s perspective, stressing that management\u2019s objective is clear. He said the main target for the 2026\/27 season is to secure one of the available continental qualification spots, adding that the technical team will receive full support in pursuing that aim.<\/p>\n<h2>Stadium return and timing for the new NPFL season<\/h2>\n<p>Kuso also confirmed that Niger Tornadoes will return to Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna after renovation works are completed. The plan is for this to be completed before the new NPFL season begins, with the league expected to start in August.<\/p>\n<h2>Dogo sets out his plan for a revamped squad<\/h2>\n<p>In his remarks following the announcement, Dogo thanked the Niger State Government and the club for the confidence shown in him. He said he is pleased to join Niger Tornadoes and is committed to constructing a competitive side capable of delivering on the club\u2019s objectives, adding that supporters should expect a refreshed and revitalised team.<\/p>\n<p>Widely viewed as one of the NPFL\u2019s most experienced tacticians, Dogo has previously guided multiple clubs to strong league performances and also played a role in helping Nasarawa United qualify for continental competition. His appointment is seen as a clear statement of intent from Niger Tornadoes as they look to establish themselves among the league\u2019s top challengers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niger Tornadoes have appointed seasoned coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo as their new Technical Adviser on a three-year deal, with the Nigeria Premier Football League club aiming to earn a place in continental competition by the end of the 2026\/27 season. 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Her editorial work also expanded to include fast-growing digital verticals\u2014such as lifestyle tech, online entertainment, and gambling-related content\u2014tailored to evolving reader interests and brand opportunities.","sameAs":["https:\/\/za.linkedin.com\/in\/zibuyile-dladla-9a26628a"],"url":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/author\/zibuyile-dladla\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2557\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}