Ikorodu City FC delivered a momentous blow to Lobi Stars FC’s survival hopes in the 2024/2025 NPFL season, securing a crucial 1-0 win at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu this evening. The match saw Ikorodu City’s leading goal scorer, Adelani Shola, come through with a clinical strike in the 81st minute, sealing the victory for the Oga boys.
This win not only marked a significant moment for the debutants but also propelled them to third place on the NPFL table with 44 points. It was a bitter defeat for Lobi Stars, who had relocated their home matches from Bauchi to Enugu in hopes of revitalizing their fortunes. However, they remain at the bottom of the table with just 23 points, still searching for consistency in their new home.
Ikorodu City’s rise to third place in the standings puts them in a strong position as the season heads towards its climax, while Remo Stars and Rivers United continue to dominate at the top. Remo Stars, in first place, maintained their lead despite a 2-1 loss to Bendel Insurance in Benin. Rivers United, on the other hand, edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 to hold onto the second spot.
With Ikorodu City now breathing down the necks of the league’s top two, the fight for the top positions is intensifying, and every match could prove to be a turning point in this thrilling season.
Other NPFL Fixtures This Weekend:
- Plateau United vs Abia Warriors
- Enyimba International vs El-Kanemi Warriors
- Kwara United vs Kano Pillars
- Nasarawa United vs Sunshine Stars
- Rangers International vs Akwa United
- Heartland vs Bayelsa United
