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  • Wikki spank Ikorodu Utd 3-0

    Wikki spank Ikorodu Utd 3-0

    Wikki Tourists yesterday moved into second place on the Nigeria league table after a 3-0 spanking of bottom team Ikorodu United in Bauchi.

    Wikki now have 31 points, same as Rivers United, but enjoy a superior goals difference.

    They are just a point behind leaders Rangers, pending the final determination of the expulsion of Giwa FC from the league.

    The leading scorer in the league, Godwin Obaje did not score for Wikki on Sunday, but Saidu Abdullahi got a brace with Hamza Tiya also on target for the home team.

    There were also home wins for Warri Wolves and Lobi Stars.

  • Ikorodu Utd duo eye Rangers’ scalp

    Ikorodu Utd duo eye Rangers’ scalp

    Ikorodu United duo Kabiru Balogun and Michael Adenodi have said the newcomers will not come back empty-handed from the Coal City clash against leaders Enugu Rangers.

    The Oga Boys are guests of the Flying Antelopes in today’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 17 clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

    Balogun said Enugu Rangers will be unkind to themselves to treat them as walkovers on their bottom-placed position on the league table.

    “We are not in Enugu for sightseeing, rather to win or worse case earn for ourselves a draw at Enugu Ranger.

    “Rangers are a big name in the domestic scene playing in the top flight, same as ours and they will regret their action if they treat us as walkovers.

    “Though we occupy the bottom position at the moment that does not mean we cannot play good football.

    “Lobi Stars and Heartland are big sides in the land and we were able to handle them successfully so Rangers have to watch their back.

    “We will respect Enugu Rangers but will not fear them as our position makes us dangerous customers to any side in the top fligh,” said the Ikorodu United marksman to supersport.com.

    The Lagos outfit are at the bottom of the 20-team top flight on poorly 10 points from possible 48 in the 16-week old league.

  • Ikorodu Utd were tough-Baba Ganaru

    Ikorodu Utd were tough-Baba Ganaru

    Kano Pillars head coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has admitted that his side had it truly tough against newcomers, Ikorodu United.

    The Pyramid City side won 2-1 against the Oga Boys in yesterday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 15 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

    Diminutive forward, Emmanuel Edmund put the Kano outfit in front in the 15th minute but Yemi Olasupo equalised in the 27th minute only for captain and midfield maestro, Rabiu Ali to grab the winner in the 77th minute to hand his side the whole three points at stake.

    Ganaru said the performances of the visitors were shockingly exciting though he praised his wards for a good game.

    “Three points are quite crucial in the encounter as I never expected the clash to be as difficult and tough as it turned out to be.

    “After we went in front through Emmanuel Edmund I think the players went home or actually slept off.

    “I believe they actually underrated the newcomers and visitors, Ikorodu United as they put up wonderful performance.

    “Truly, I never expected the difficult performance from Ikorodu United but I praise the players for a quality performance, too.

    “I just want to appeal to our supporters for patience and understanding as football is all about you win, draw or lose.

    “We promise to always do our very best to come up with good result in our matches,” said the former Nasarawa United coach to supersport.com.

    The hard fought win against the Lagos outfit takes the Pyramid City side total earning to 27 points from possible 45 in the 15-week old Nigerian top flight.

  • Cooreman ‘fully satisfied’ with victory over Ikorodu Utd

    Cooreman ‘fully satisfied’ with victory over Ikorodu Utd

    Akwa United boss Maurice Cooreman declared himself happy with his side’s display in the 3-0 victory over Ikorodu United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday.

    They were impressive despite a red card to Emeka Isaac, after a rough challenge on Ifegwu Ojukwu in the 43rd minute.

    Cooreman felt it was a game that saw his wards play very well despite the numerical disadvantage.

    “In the first half we were good and in the second half we were better,” the former Enyimba FC coach told Goal.

    “We had possession and created chances after the break but in the opening 45 minutes we tried to play our football. We could have done with having more of the ball. I think we played so well despite the red card to Emeka.

    “So I am half happy and also fully satisfied, but it’s always good to improve on a win rather than a draw or a defeat. Winning makes us think we can continue like this in the division and that is a source of pleasure and confidence.

    “We are a team that will fight and fight and try to take the game to the opposition, sometimes with more success than others. There are teams that will beat us, but others will fall by the wayside.”

  • Ikorodu Utd sign Babale Abou

    Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) team Ikorodu United have beefed up their attack with the addition of a one time top scorer of the Nigeria Premier League.

    Abubakar Ibrahim Babale Abou who last turned out for Wikki Tourist owngoalnigeria.com can confirm will now defend the colours of the Lagos based outfit after completing his transfer to the team on a one year contract.

    Abou in the past turned out for Wikki Tourist,Enugu Rangers,Akwa United and Sunshine Stars FC in the 2008 Nigeria Premier league. He finished as top scorer in the league.

    He suffered a serious knee injury after a malicious tackle from a defender of Heartland FC that ruined his chances of retaining the top scorer award.

    12th placed Ikorodu FC have so far scored just two goals from their first four games of the season and they will be hoping he solves their scoring issues.