Ikorodu City secure narrow win as Rivers United top NPFL table
Ikorodu City returned to form with a 1-0 win over Kwara United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Samuel Ezekiel scored early from a Jaguar Uche cross, giving the hosts a quick lead. Despite efforts from Akeem Akanni, Johnmark Aule, and Babatunde Bright, Kwara United couldn't equalize. Rivers United also claimed a late 1-0 victory over 10-man Remo Stars to stay top of the NPFL standings.
Match highlights
- Samuel Ezekiel scored the only goal for Ikorodu City in the opening five minutes after a cross from Jaguar Uche.
- Kwara United pressed for an equalizer, with notable attempts from Akeem Akanni and Johnmark Aule, but were denied by Ikorodu’s defense and goalkeeper Michael Atata.
- Tactical substitutions, including Eze Ogbodo, Mahe Alege, and Mustapha Salisu, couldn't break Ikorodu's defense.
- Rivers United beat Remo Stars 1-0 with a late goal from Okon Aniekeme after Chilekwu Chigozie was sent off for Remo in the 50th minute.
- Other NPFL results included wins for Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa United, Plateau United, and Nasarawa United, while Enyimba and Barau drew goalless in Deji Ayeni’s first match as coach.
