In a remarkable display of dominance, NPFL debutants Ikorodu City delivered a football masterclass today, crushing Katsina United 6-0 in what will surely be remembered as one of the most one-sided matches of the season.
The newcomers, currently sitting impressively in 4th position with 49 points from 32 games, showed why they’ve become one of the surprise packages of the Nigerian Professional Football League this season. Their ruthless performance today further cements their status as serious contenders despite being in their first-ever NPFL campaign.
Emmanuel Solomon opened the scoring in the 13th minute to set the tone for what would become a goal fest. Shola Adelani doubled their advantage in the 36th minute before Tosin Oyedokun made it 3-0 just before the break with a 55th minute strike.
The second half saw no respite for the visitors as Ayomide Cole added a brace, finding the net in the 71st and 87th minutes, while Oladimeji Dada also got on the scoresheet with a goal in the 81st minute to complete the rout.
This emphatic victory will boost Ikorodu City’s confidence as they continue their impressive debut season. Sitting in 4th place with 49 points from 32 games, they’ve defied all expectations for a newly-promoted side and are making a strong case for continental qualification.
For Katsina United, it’s a day to forget as they were completely outplayed from start to finish, unable to muster even a consolation goal against the rampant hosts.
Ikorodu City’s remarkable journey in Nigeria’s top flight continues to gather momentum, and today’s devastating performance will have the rest of the league taking serious notice of the impressive newcomers.
