Category: Ikorodu City
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NPFL: Moses Adukwu saves the day for Enyimba
Former champions Enyimba FC returned to winning ways courtesy of a 2-1 win over Ikorodu City on Sunday in Aba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It took a late winner from Moses Adukwu for the People’s Elephant to edge the Oga Boys side at the Enyimba International Stadium. After going three matches without a win, the league giants…
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Ikorodu City announce Nurudeen Aweroro as interim head coach
Nurudeen Aweroro is the interim head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. CLUB STATEMENT ?? Nurudeen Aweroro becomes interim head coach#OgaBoys \ #WeAreIkoroduCityFC pic.twitter.com/LtAnNf1L3H — IkoroduCityFC (@IkoroduCityFC) October 22, 2024 The club says he will take the head coach role with immediate effect and will be assisted by Ali…
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NPFL: Ikorodu City get the better of Lobi Stars in 6-goal thriller
Ikorodu City got their second win of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season after beating Lobi Stars on Monday in Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The newbies of the league stunned Lobi Stars 4-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos to continue a fine form that keeps them unbeaten in 3 games. The first…
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NPFL: Ikorodu City secure first ever win
Nigeria Premier Football League newbies, Ikorodu City have finally secured their first-ever win in the league after an emphatic win on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Three goals in the second half gave the Oga Boys side a much-desired win against Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, after six matches played in the 2024/2025…
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Ikorodu City coach, Bright Ozebagbe resigns 9 months into the job
Ikorodu City FC’s head coach, Bright Ozebagbe, has resigned his position following his side’s poor start to their maiden Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. They have clinched just 1 point from a possible 15 and currently sit in last place on the log. Ozebagbe who led Ikorodu City to promotion and NNL relegation…
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AFCON 2023 Update: Ndidi out, Alhassan Yusuf in
Leicester City Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of AFCON 2023 due to injury with Royal Antwerp midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf drafted in as his replacement, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Ndidi missed Leicester City’s 4-1 home win over Huddersfield Town on Monday on account of the injury. The 23-year-old Yusuf, who was on the provisional 41-man…
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‘Osimhen to leave Napoli in the summer.’ Super agent
Next summer, Napoli is expected to part ways with their star striker, Victor Osimhen, according to veteran agent Dario Canovi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen recently extended his contract with Napoli until 2026 featuring a reported release clause ranging from €130m to €140m. Canovi, anticipating Osimhen’s departure, cited Napoli’s struggle to match last season’s success as a…
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Transfer: Eintracht Frankfurt sign young Nigerian sensation
Eintracht Frankfurt has successfully secured the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Czech Republic’s Viktoria Plzen in a €9m deal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 20-year-old is set to undergo medical examinations in Germany on Thursday. Durosinmi, Frankfurt’s second acquisition in the winter transfer window following Dutch international Donny van de Beek, chose Frankfurt over Premier League…
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Sunshine Stars get the better of Doma United in Akure
Sunshine Stars were 2-0 winners at the Akure Township Stadium against Doma United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 17 fixture on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Akure Gunners triumphed courtesy of goals from Emmanuel Isaac and Opeoluwa Olufemi sealed three points at the end of proceedings. In a game dominated by the hosts,…
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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Nigeria vs Burundi match venue moved
World football organizing body, FIFA has moved the venue of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg match between Nigeria and Burundi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match venue was originally to take place in Bujumbura will now take place in Dar es Salaam in nearby Tanzania, as the world body has…
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Edo Queens pip Delta Queens to go top as Royal Queens earn first win of the season
Edo Queens will end the year on top in group B of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League season after recording a 1-0 win over reigning champions, Delta Queens on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Moses Aduku led team got their vital win over the Asaba side courtesy of a goal by Esther Moses in the…
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Coppa Italia: Osimhen struggle to savage Napoli from an embarrassing defeat at home
The Round 16 encounter in the Coppa Italia turned out to be glorious night for Frosinone as the visitors dragged Napoli in the mud 4-0 in front of their home fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli’s coach, Walter Mazzari has relatively started the match with his second string, keeping Victor Osimhen and all of his regulars in the…