2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 8: Ikorodu City FC looks forward to second home victory

Posted : 21 October 2024

Ikorodu City FC will head into Monday’s NPFL 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 8 clash against Lobi Stars with growing confidence, having turned a corner in their last two games.

After a challenging start to the season, the Oga Boys have managed to steady the ship, going unbeaten in their last two matches.

Now, Ikorodu City is ready to build on that momentum as they face a Lobi Stars side that sits just one point above them in the league standings.

Currently in 20th place with 5 points, a win for Ikorodu City FC on Monday could see them rise from the bottom spot.

Lobi Stars, who are in 17th place with 6 points, will be eager for points themselves, making this fixture crucial for both teams.

The recent performances have shown real toughness, with the team bouncing back from a difficult five-game stretch where wins were hard to come by.

In the last two games, Ikorodu City FC has displayed improved defensive discipline, and the squad has worked hard to earn two positive results.

Ikorodu City FC has found the back of the net four times while only conceding once during this run.

Skipper Waliu Ojetoye has been in fine form, playing a key role in helping the team maintain that unbeaten run.

In team news, the game comes too soon for goalkeeper James Faith, who is back in rehabilitation training after sustaining an injury against Plateau United in Jos on Matchday 5.

Defender Freedom Marvelous is also unavailable as he continues to recover.

There’s uncertainty surrounding Ayomide Cole, who picked up a knock in the Matchday 7 clash with Heartland in Owerri.

Tosin Oyedokun, who was substituted as a precaution in the last game, is fit and ready for this fixture.

However, Ajeyigbe Toyeeb will miss out as he serves a one-match suspension following his red card in the last game against Heartland FC.

Lobi Stars have struggled on the road this season, securing just one point away from home.

Lobi Stars have also struggled defensively, allowing nine goals so far, with six of those coming in their three away games.

On the attacking side, they have scored five goals—two away and three at home.

Lobi Stars, though not in the best form themselves, can be dangerous on their day, so we will need to remain focused from the first whistle to the last.

Lobi Stars’ Recent Form:
- Enyimba 2 – 1 Lobi Stars
- Katsina Utd 3 – 0 Lobi Stars
- Lobi Stars 1 – 0 Shooting Stars
- Niger Tornadoes 1 - 1 Lobi Stars
- Lobi Stars 2 – 2 El Kanemi Warriors

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 8: Ikorodu City FC looks forward to second home victory

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