Ikorodu City delivered a statement performance on Sunday, dismantling Akwa United 4-1 in an electrifying Matchday 15 clash of the 2023/24 NPFL season.
The emphatic victory continued their remarkable rise from relegation struggles to title contention.
The match began with a bang as Oyedikun T. fired Ikorodu City into the lead just three minutes into the game.
Akwa United managed to draw level in the 36th minute through Alaekwe C., but Ikorodu reclaimed their advantage when Solomon E. struck in the dying seconds of the first half (45+2), sending them into the break ahead 2-1.
The second half started just as brightly for the home side, with Olatunji A. finding the net in the 46th minute to extend their lead to 3-1.
The final blow came in the 70th minute when Ayomide C. capped off the dominant display, making it 4-1.
Ikorodu City’s resurgence has been one of the most thrilling stories of the season.
From languishing in the relegation zone, the team has climbed to third place, now just two points adrift of second-placed Remo Stars.
Their latest win also extended their unbeaten streak to six games, underscoring their newfound confidence and cohesion.
Elsewhere in the league, Rivers United maintained their grip on the top spot with a slim 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars.
Nasarawa United edged Heartland 3-2, while Katsina United narrowly defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0.
Full Matchday 15 Results:
El Kanemi 0-0 Bayelsa United
Heartland 2-3 Nasarawa United
Ikorodu City 4-1 Akwa United
Katsina Utd 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Remo Stars
Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars
Shooting Stars 2-0 Abia Warriors
NPFL Standings After Matchday 15
Rivers United – 29 points (15 matches)
Remo Stars – 26 points (15 matches)
Ikorodu City – 24 points (15 matches)
Rangers Int’l – 23 points (14 matches)
El Kanemi – 23 points (15 matches).
Ikorodu City’s resurgence has reignited hopes for a strong finish in the league. With their defense holding firm and their attack firing on all cylinders, the team looks poised to continue their charge up the table.
As fans rally behind this revitalized squad, the dream of securing a continental ticket no longer seems far-fetched.
All eyes will be on Ikorodu City in the coming weeks as they aim to keep their momentum alive and push for an unprecedented finish in the NPFL.