Lagos side Ikorodu City defeated visiting Plateau United 2-1 in a keenly contested Nigeria Premier Football League game to move to the top of the log on Sunday, www.aclsports.com reports.
It was one of the match day 13 games decided on Sunday, as the Oga Boys continued their winning run at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
After a goalless first half, Ikorodu City came out in the second half to race into a two-goal lead when Joseph Arumala headed home a delivery from Folarin Temitope before substitute Alade Balogun doubled the lead after a mix-up in the Plateau United backline. The Peace Boys were not done as a long throw-in from Tarabina Biweribo was flicked home by Wisdom Ndon.
That goal woke the visitors up, as they looked to get back on level terms. At the other end, goalkeeper John Amah was crucial in keeping the scoreline respectable, and despite a late surge from Plateau United, the home side survived to claim all three points. The win extended Ikorodu City’s unbeaten run to eight games and a fourth successive home win on the bounce.
In other games decided on Sunday, Niger Tornadoes beat Katsina United 2-0 in Minna, thanks to goals from Ismail Sarki and Abdulrasheed Dabai. Elkanemi Warriors also edged Kwara United 2-0 in Maiduguri. Ismail Muktar and Daddy Abdulrahman with the goals.
Bayelsa United defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 in Yenagoa. Chinedu Sunday and Chinedu Emmanuel with the goals for the home side, while Sunday Megwo scored for the Umuahia side. Similarly, Rivers United came from behind to beat Warri Wolves 2-1 in Port Harcourt. Ademola Adebambo opened the scoring before Emmanuel Nnaji and Samson Obi turned the game around for the hosts.
In Aba, Wikki Tourists handed Enyimba a home loss in Aba. Abubakar Aliyu scored the only goal in the 33rd minute. Nasarawa United drew 1-1 with Kun Khalifat in Owerri. Earlier on Saturday, Bendel Insurance came from behind to beat Kano Pillars 3-2 in Benin.
Barau will face Rangers International in the last game available on the schedule on Monday, while the remaining game of the match day between Shooting Stars and Remo Stars has been postponed.
