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Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed is optimistic in his side’s ability to turn around their poor run of form in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

The Ikon Allah Boys have managed only one win from their last nine NPFL matches.

Mohammed’s led technical crew have been issued ultimatum to improve the team’s performance or face the exit door.

Niger Tornadoes will face Kano Pillars and Rivers United in back-to-back home fixtures in Minna.

Mohammed acknowledged his team’s struggle and admitted that they must take collective responsibility to turn things around.

“There are no more excuses. It is time for everyone to roll up their sleeves and show their true loyalty to the team,” Mohammed told Niger Tornadoes media.

“It is time for the most experienced players in the team to demonstrate their leadership.

“Every player must play for the badge and for the fans who have remained solidly behind the team, Every top team experiences periods like this. What matters is how we react and come out of it.”

NPFL: Mohammed urges Tornadoes players to improve performance

Ex-Chelsea playmaker, Joe Cole, has predicted that this season’s Champions League final will be between Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Gunners have been excellent so far, winning all their fixtures and will face Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16.

Pep Guardiola’s men have been handed a tough draw with two legs against Real Madrid on the horizon.

Although Cole feels Arsenal has an easy path, he is not completely sure about City’s chances.

“I think it is going to be an Arsenal vs Manchester City final,” Cole said on The Dressing Room podcast.

“My only bet would be Arsenal going to the final.

“With Manchester City, you still don’t know, because there’s too many good teams.”

Champions League: Joe Cole predicts two EPL teams that will play final

The draw for this season’s UEFA Europa League Round of 16, quarter-final and semi-final draw was completed on Friday.

According to UEFA, Ferencváros will take on Braga in the Round of 16, while Celta will clash with Lyon.

Also, the winner between Ferencváros and Braga will tackle the winner between Panathinaikos and Real Betis in the quarter-final.

The Europa League Round of 16 will take place on 12 and 19 March 2026, while the quarter-finals will take place on 9 and 16 April 2026.

The Europa League semi-finals will take place on 30 April and 7 May 2026, and the final is slated for 20 May 2026 in Istanbul.

Europa League round of 16 draw:
Ferencváros (HUN) vs Braga (POR)
Panathinaikos (GRE) vs Real Betis (ESP)
Genk (BEL) vs Freiburg (GER)
Celta (ESP) vs Lyon (FRA)
Stuttgart (GER) vs Porto (POR)
Nottingham Forest (ENG) vs Midtjylland (DEN)
Bologna (ITA) vs Roma (ITA)
Lille (FRA) vs Aston Villa (ENG)

Europa League quarter-final draw:
Ferencváros / Braga vs Panathinaikos / Real Betis
Genk / Freiburg vs Celta / Lyon
Stuttgart / Porto vs Nottingham Forest / Midtjylland
Bologna / Roma vs Lille / Aston Villa

Europa League semi-final draw:
Ferencváros/Braga/Panathinaikos/Real Betis vs Genk/Freiburg/Celta/Lyon
Stuttgart/Porto/Nottingham Forest/Midtjylland vs Bologna/Roma/Lille/Aston Villa

Europa League: Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final draw confirmed [Full fixtures]