Ikorodu City has surged into third place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings, securing a vital 1-0 away victory against Lobi Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Saturday. This win marks Ikorodu City’s second away triumph of the season.
Shola Adelani scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute, propelling Ikorodu City to their 13th victory of the campaign. This crucial win moves them into a continental qualifying spot, displacing Shooting Stars, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Katsina United on Friday.
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With ten games remaining in the season, Ikorodu City is now ten points behind league leaders Remo Stars. The victory over Lobi Stars also completes a season double for Ikorodu City, having previously defeated the Makurdi-based side 4-2 in Lagos.
The “Oga Boys” will celebrate their hard-earned three points as they prepare for a challenging series of upcoming fixtures. They are set to host Enyimba in their next home game before traveling to face Rivers United. This away win will provide a boost of confidence as they face these tough opponents.
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