Gwar applauds Etor's work rate

Experienced Niger Tornadoes' forward, Sibi Gwar, has applauded the performance of his teammate, Daniel Etor.

Tornadoes gaffer, Justin Tenger, has changed his formation since the departure of former top scorer, Azuka Ebinum, to Warri Wolves, and the duo now play crucial roles in team's attack.

Gwar plays as a lone striker, while Etor, who has been invited twice to the Super Eagles camp by national team manager, Stephen Keshi, has moved from his wide positions on either side of the wings to a second striker behind Gwar.

Interestingly, the duo of Gwar and Etor joined Tornadoes during the mid-season break last term from Kwara United and Bukola Babes (now ABS), respectively. 

Etor in fifa.com

Headline-grabbers: Daniel Etor proved the lone goal scorer for Tornadoes at home in Minna against newly promoted Rising Stars, who won over the neutrals with a gutsy showing. Etor warned that the southern Nigerian club could prove troublesome for many in the league this season. “[Rising Stars] surprised us with their resolve to win,” he told reporters after the narrow home victory for the eighth placed side

Rising Stars scared us - Daniel

Attacking midfielder, Daniel Etor has said that Niger Tornadoes got more than they asked for against newcomers, Rising Stars in a Matchday 11 game at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna.

The former ABS playmaker scored his side's decisive lone goal and his season's first in the 12th minute to take the Minna-based side's points to 13 from possible 30.

Etor told SuperSport.com that they were lucky to have survived the onslaught from the visitors.

"Rising Stars gave us a real run for our money. They surprised us with their resolve to win, I can only say we were lucky to pick the maximum points.

"I'm happy my goal did the magic for my side.

"This happens to be my first goal of the season, it's a kind of double celebration for me.

"We needed the victory badly after we lost previously to Akwa United and Kaduna United.

"It would have been disastrous losing three games in a row.

"The victory will surely help our standing on the log as well as boost our confidence going into the next matches.

"Tornadoes remain a candidate for the league shield," he said.

Tornadoes will face champions, Dolphins on Matchday 12 in Port Harcourt next weekend.

Last Season: Etor’s goal haunts former team

Former Bukola Babes winger, Daniel Etor, turned out to be the virus that destroyed his former team when Niger Tornadoes got a road trip win at Ilorin.  

Sunday's victory further compounded the woes of the troubled Bukola Babes.

The very best Hollywood scriptwriter would have struggled to have penned it better as Etor completed his famous return to the club that gave him a chance to play in the Premier League with a beautiful goal in the 85th minute to confuse his former teammates and fans of the club.

For the umpteenth time, Bukola produced another shambolic performance in front of their home fans.

Etor, who spent more time as a substitute at Bukola Babes told SuperSport.com that he was happy with the goal.

“I celebrated the goal because I had it in my mind that I will score against Bukola. I gave Bukola my best when I was there and I left without quarrels.

“Now that I play for Tornadoes I have to do the same for the club. I went there to do my job as a professional footballer,” he said to SuperSport.com

Interestingly, Etor scored against the second Ilorin based team, Kwara United, on his debut for Tornadoes.

The winger dedicated his impressive performance to Tornadoes gaffer, Justin Tenger.

“The coach boosted my confidence the first time we met at Tornadoes. As a result, I promised him that I’ll do my best for the team,” Etor stated.

Etor’s teammate, Sibi Gwar, applauded his match day performance.

Introducing Daniel Etor

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Etor made his Premier League debut with Bukola Babes during the 2010/2011 season and turned out to be one of the outstanding youngsters at the club.

Niger Tornadoes eventually lured him away from Ilorin and he made his way into he first team with ease.

Today, he is one of the best stars at the club and his performance has been recognised by Super Eagles supremo, Stephen Keshi, who has invited the midfielder twice.