Ikorodu City secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Kano Pillars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday, avenging their earlier defeat at the hands of the same opponent in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Ikorodu City, known as the “Oga Boys,” started strong, taking an early lead in the 3rd minute through a close-range header from Shola Adelani. Their momentum continued, and Harrison Austin doubled their advantage in the 20th minute with a well-struck shot from outside the box.
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Kano Pillars managed to pull a goal back just before halftime (44th minute) when Abba Adam headed the ball into the net. However, this proved to be merely a consolation as Ikorodu City dominated the second half.
After the break, Ikorodu City came out even stronger. In the 54th minute, veteran Rabiu Ali inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net from an Austin corner, extending Ikorodu’s lead. Substitute Ayomide Cole then added a fourth goal in the 73rd minute, just three minutes after coming onto the pitch, assisted by Salau Yusuf, who recorded his third assist of the game.
This victory marks a significant turnaround for Ikorodu City, who were thrashed 3-0 by Kano Pillars earlier in the season. Now in excellent form, the Lagos-based team will be looking to replicate this success against other teams that defeated them in the first half of the season.
The win propels Ikorodu City to fifth place on the league table, overtaking defending champions Enugu Rangers, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to El Kanemi Warriors.
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