Ikorodu City produced a dominant display to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Akwa United, moving up to third place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Softfootball understands that Nurudeen Aweroro’s side wasted no time asserting themselves, with Tosin Oyedokun opening the scoring just three minutes into the contest.
Akwa United responded after the restart through Chijioke Alakwe, who restored parity nine minutes into the second half and briefly raised hopes of a comeback.
However, Ikorodu City quickly regained control of the encounter. Emmanuel Solomon restored the lead before Ayomide Olatunji and Ayomide Cole added two more goals to complete an emphatic victory that underlined the Lagos club’s impressive campaign.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers United bounced back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kano Pillars. Aniekeme Okon’s 31st-minute strike proved decisive as Finidi George’s men reclaimed top spot on the NPFL table.
Former leaders Remo Stars surrendered first place after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Minna. John Godstime and Papa Daniel struck in the first half to hand the hosts all three points.
At the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United edged Sunshine Stars 1-0 thanks to Ahmed Abdultaofik’s winning goal.
Meanwhile, El-Kanemi Warriors and Bayelsa United shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Maiduguri.
Heartland also enjoyed an entertaining afternoon in Owerri, defeating Nasarawa United 3-2 to claim maximum points in one of the weekend’s most exciting fixtures.
NPFL Matchday Results
- Heartland 3-2 Nasarawa United
- Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars
- Katsina United 1-0 Sunshine Stars
- Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Remo Stars
- Ikorodu City 4-1 Akwa United
- El-Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Bayelsa United
