Niger Tornadoes versatile defender Daniel Edeh caught the eyes of football lovers and pundits with his dazzling skills in the NNL and run up to winning the Super 8 title, in what could best be described as a fantastic debut season with the Ikon Allah Boys.
The former Osun United player who joined the Minna based outfit before the commencement of the 2020/2021 season, wasted no time to cement his position in the heart of the team's defense, forming a formidable partnership with Sunday Akinmoladun and dishing out commanding display week in, week out.
It is worthy of note that in the journey to achieving promotion and winning the Super 8 Trophy, Niger Tornadoes was adjudged as the best defensive team this season and statistics abound to buttress this fact - the Ikon Allah Boys lost only five matches in the close season, including the defeat to Rivers United in the Aiteo Cup quarter final and conceded just 12 goals in all competitions, Tornadoes defense line marshalled by Daniel Edeh & Sunday Akinmoladun is a nightmare to strikers as the dou consistently churn out eye-catching performances to keep the team water tight at the back.
At some point in the season "Dinno" as Daniel Edeh is popularly called was deployed in the midfield pivot in what was a tactical master piece, he played in that role when Niger Tornadoes defeated Yobe Desert Stars in Damaturu to further underline his credential as a top and team player.
Daniel Edeh featured in all official matches for the Ikon Allah Boys this season and his penalty goal against El-Kanemi Warriors in the Super 8 opened the flood gate of goals for the NNL Champions, his gesture prior to taking the decisive penalty in a tension soaked atmosphere when he said ... "Coach I will play it" he eventually did and scored and that further demonstrate his zeal, determination, commitment, confidence and composure as a reliable player.
Daniel Edeh is strong, intelligent, mobile and an all round discipline player,
Dinno had a brief chat with Tornadoes Media:
Question:
Which Footballer Inspires You ( Role Model)?
Answer:
Sergio Ramos; The way he treats his colleagues and encourages them is exemplary. He's a true leader and a winner.
Question:
Who is your room mate, tell us about him/them.?
Answer:
Oche Josiah and lucky Jumoh, "both of them are fun to be with and they ginger me and they correct me when I go wrong on and off the field of play and that helps me a lot.
Question:
After promotion to NPFL what is your next target?
Answer:
Winning the NPFL title and becoming the best defender in the Nigerian elite league and probably playing in Europe as well.
Question:
Which club side do you support in Europe?
Answer: Manchester United.
Question:
Do you dream of playing for any of the National Teams anytime soon?
Answer:
Yes, to play for the Under20 or Under 23 team and I believe it’s a dream that is going to become reality one day.
Question:
What impresses you more about Coach Abubakar Bala Mohammed & Niger Tornadoes?
Answer:
He is a father figure because of the way he relates & treats his players. His pattern of play and the way the club takes care of her players is second to none.
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