The club has suffered financial difficulties, with players complaining of unpaid salaries and bonuses.

The replacements for the chairman (David Suleiman) and the manager (Danladi Nasidi) had the same positions at the club from 2004 to 2005 when they finished 13th and 14th in the Premier League.

Coach Abdullahi Biffo led them to a promotion spot which they clinched after defeating Mighty Jets F.C.

Niger Tornadoes were runners up in the Nigerian FA Cup in 2017 after losing on penalties to Akwa United.

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