2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 18: Winless Ikorodu City seeks redemption in Abia Warriors

Posted : 22 December 2024

After two games without a win, the focus of Ikorodu City FC will be on returning to winning ways as they head to the Umuahia Township Stadium in Abia State to face Abia Warriors on Sunday for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 18 fixture.

For the Oga Boys, it has been a back-to-back winless streak after enjoying a seven-match unbeaten run. This streak started with a 0-1 defeat to Bayelsa United on the 8th, followed by a 1-1 draw at home to Remo Stars last weekend, resulting in the loss of five vital points.

However, despite the setbacks, Ikorodu City FC should remain a determined, upward-moving side. With just one matchday to go before the season splits, the match against the Ochendo Boys will be a crucial opportunity to get back on track.

According to the team managers, the players are ready to step up and fight for the three points, knowing how important the game is for reigniting their season.

However, the team captain, Waliu Ojetoye, is currently on national team duty with the Super Eagles, who will face Ghana on Sunday in the CHAN 2025 Qualifier. Meanwhile, Kelechi Onwe is still in the recovery phase, and Shola Adelani is sidelined with a minor knock.

All other players are fit and available for selection.

Although the Oga Boys have gone two games without a win, there’s only one loss in that run, and it’s a defeat that could have been avoided – a narrow loss.

So, those two results shouldn't have shaken their confidence.

Despite this, Ikorodu City FC remains the league’s top scorers with 23 goals, with Remo Stars and Kano Pillars close behind with 19.

Heading into this fixture against a side that has conceded the most goals this season, it promises to be an exciting challenge on Sunday.

Abia Warriors had a tough November, picking up just one win and one draw from five games, with three defeats. But they’ve found some rhythm in December, registering one win and one loss.

Their back-to-back home victories will no doubt give them some confidence, but we know exactly what to expect.

Ikorodu City FC has been in similar situations before and won’t be caught off guard. The focus should be clear, and they should be confident in getting the job done.

Abia Warriors Recent Form:

Abia Warriors 1 – 1 Enyimba
Rivers United 1 – 0 Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors 2 – 0 Katsina United
Shooting Stars 2 – 0 Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors 2 – 1 Niger Tornadoes

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 18: Winless Ikorodu City seeks redemption in Abia Warriors

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