Bala backs Niger Tornadoes young squad for victory against Rivers United

Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abubakar Bala has said his young side is unfazed by the prospect of locking horns with defending champions, Rivers United.

The Ikon Allah Boys will host defending champions Rivers United in a matchday 13 tie at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Sunday.

Bala admitted that Rivers United’s form in the CAF Confederations has been impressive but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to come out victorious.

“My young team is not scared of the quality of Rivers United’s team,”the coach told DAILY POST.

“In the CAF Confederations Cup competition Rivers United are a force to reckon with but the ability of my boys will help us come out tops tomorrow,” He assured.

In the same fixture last season, River United played a 1-1 draw against their hosts.