NPFL: Ikorodu City’s Winless Streak Continues After 2-1 Home Defeat to Nasarawa United

Ikorodu City’s struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League continued as they fell 2-1 at home to Nasarawa United, extending their winless streak to four matches.

The Oga Boys, fresh off a midweek 1-0 defeat to Rangers, were hoping to bounce back at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

However, Nasarawa United took the lead just before half-time, with Anas Yusuf finding the net in the 44th minute.

Ikorodu City responded quickly after the break, with Chilaka Thankgod equalizing in the 48th minute.

Despite Ikorodu City’s dominance in the second half, Nasarawa United reestablished their lead through Kabiru Balogun’s stunning free-kick in the 65th minute.

Ikorodu City FC

Ikorodu City FC against Nasarawa United during an NPFL match in Lagos. Photo | X

The goal was enough to secure all three points for the visitors.

Ikorodu City has now recorded losses against Kano Pillars, Rangers, and Nasarawa United, with their only point this season coming from a draw against Kwara United.

For Nasarawa United, the victory is their first win of the NPFL campaign.

Meanwhile, in another fixture, Sunshine Stars secured a 2-1 victory over Akwa United at the Nest of Champions in Uyo.

Chinedu Nwosu and Seth Mayi were on target for Sunshine Stars, while Wisdom Ndon scored the lone goal for Akwa United.

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NPFL: Ikorodu City’s Winless Streak Continues After 2-1 Home Defeat to Nasarawa United

Ikorodu City’s struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League continued as they fell 2-1 at home to Nasarawa United, extending their winless streak to four matches.

The Oga Boys, fresh off a midweek 1-0 defeat to Rangers, were hoping to bounce back at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

However, Nasarawa United took the lead just before half-time, with Anas Yusuf finding the net in the 44th minute.

Ikorodu City responded quickly after the break, with Chilaka Thankgod equalizing in the 48th minute.

Despite Ikorodu City’s dominance in the second half, Nasarawa United reestablished their lead through Kabiru Balogun’s stunning free-kick in the 65th minute.

Ikorodu City FC

Ikorodu City FC against Nasarawa United during an NPFL match in Lagos. Photo | X

The goal was enough to secure all three points for the visitors.

Ikorodu City has now recorded losses against Kano Pillars, Rangers, and Nasarawa United, with their only point this season coming from a draw against Kwara United.

For Nasarawa United, the victory is their first win of the NPFL campaign.

Meanwhile, in another fixture, Sunshine Stars secured a 2-1 victory over Akwa United at the Nest of Champions in Uyo.

Chinedu Nwosu and Seth Mayi were on target for Sunshine Stars, while Wisdom Ndon scored the lone goal for Akwa United.

If you use the quotes from this content, you legally agree to give www.brila.net the News credit as the source and a backlink to our story. Copyright 2024 Brila Media.