By Habeeb Ibrahim
Ikorodu City further deepened Akwa United’s relegation struggles with a dominant 4-1 victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The Oga Boys showcased their attacking prowess, taking their home goals tally to 18—the highest by any team this season.
Defender Tosin Oyedokun set the tone early with a debut goal in the third minute, but Chijioke Alaekwe briefly restored parity for the Promise Keepers. However, Emmanuel Solomon’s strike restored Ikorodu City’s lead before halftime.
Second-half goals from AbdulMalik Olatunji and Ayomide Cole sealed a comprehensive win, keeping Ikorodu City in third place with 24 points and extending Akwa United’s precarious stay in 19th position with just 15 points.
Summary of Other Key Matches
Shooting Stars Maintain Home Streak: The Oluyole Warriors defeated Abia Warriors 2-0 in Ibadan, securing their sixth consecutive home win with goals from Anthony Okachi and Joshua Akpan.
Rivers United Stay on Top: A 31st-minute goal by Aniekeme Okon secured a 1-0 win for Rivers United over Kano Pillars in Port Harcourt, cementing their lead at the top of the table.
Bayelsa United Earn Away Point: A goalless draw against El Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri marked Bayelsa United’s second away clean sheet this season.
Heartland Edge Nasarawa in Thriller: Christian Mafoluku’s late goal sealed a 3-2 win for Heartland against Nasarawa United, despite Anas Yusuf ending his goal drought for the visitors.
Matchday 15 Results
Ikorodu City 4-1 Akwa United
Shooting Stars 2-0 Abia Warriors
Rivers United 1-0 Kano Pillars
El Kanemi Warriors 0-0 Bayelsa United
Heartland 3-2 Nasarawa United
Katsina United 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Remo Stars
Akwa United and Nasarawa United remain at the bottom of the table, occupying 19th and 20th positions with 15 points each.
