**Niger Tornadoes host Warri Wolves in a classic mid-table scrap** — nothing flashy, but both teams desperate to build momentum in round 5. 🏟️

Tornadoes have steadied the ship with 2W-2D-1L, mixing solids draws with that chunky loss to Kano Pillars. Wolves are wobbling hard: 2 wins but 3 losses already, including back-to-back defeats, so they'll be hungry to nick a result on the road.

Key storylines:

- **Niger Tornadoes' defense** anchored by S. Akinmoladun and A. Khalid will need to stay compact — Wolves' strikeforce J. Olufemi and I. Evwierhurhoma can be clinical on the break
- **G. Joseph and I. Okoye** in midfield control the tempo; if they win the 50-50s, Tornadoes should have the edge
- **Warri's V. Edafe** in goal has work ahead if the hosts press early

Expected lineups:

- **Niger Tornadoes**: J. Isaac, M. Aliyu, S. Akinmoladun, A. Khalid, B. Usman, G. Joseph, I. Okoye, M. Nelson, R. Mendos, I. Sarki, M. Abbati
- **Warri Wolves FC**: V. Edafe, T. Emonena, A. Adebayo, O. Chison, I. Oladeji, S. Mayi, D. J. Oche, I. Orukpe, J. Olufemi, I. Evwierhurhoma, P. Ita

Prediction:

**Niger Tornadoes 1–0 Warri Wolves FC** — home form and the slight steadiness edge gets it done. ⚽