Ikorodu City's 4-3 win over Warri Wolves sent shockwaves in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 32 match. The Lagos team's victory, played at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena in Lagos, marked a crucial boost for their continental hopes. Abayomi Ayodeji opened the scoring in the 4th minute, and Joseph Arumala doubled the lead in the 24th minute. Warri Wolves' Evwierhurhona Igbunu reduced the deficit in the 26th minute before an own goal in the 39th minute restored Ikorodu City's two-goal lead.
On resumption, Igbunu bagged his brace in the 53rd minute, but Tosin Oyedokun increased Ikorodu City's tally to four goals just a minute later. Igbunu completed his hat-trick in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. The hard-fought victory propelled Ikorodu City to third position on the table with 52 points.
Meanwhile, Kano Pillars' battle for survival suffered a serious setback as they were crushed 4-1 by Bayelsa United in Yenagoa. Williams Yikat scored a consolation goal for Pillars in the 8th minute of second half added time. The loss dealt a significant blow to Pillars' chances of avoiding relegation.
Ikorodu City's thrilling 4-3 win over Warri Wolves has sent shockwaves in the NPFL. The Lagos team's victory marked a crucial boost for their continental hopes and propelled them to third position on the table. Meanwhile, Kano Pillars' crushing defeat to Bayelsa United has dealt a significant blow to their relegation battle. The loss highlights the intense competition in the NPFL, where teams must fight for every point to avoid relegation.
