Ikorodu City FC on Sunday held Enyimba International FC to a 1-1 draw after coming from behind in a tense Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 6 fixture.
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena saw the “Oga Boys” on Sunday battle the experienced Peoples Elephant, who arrived as current league leaders.
Enyimba struck first in the opening minutes when a defensive mix-up forced an own goal by Joel Ezra after goalkeeper Joseph Atata strayed off position.
Ikorodu City equalised in the 17th minute through Joseph Arumala, whose left-footed curler beat the Enyimba defence and caught the goalkeeper unprepared.
Both teams wasted chances as the match ended in a stalemate, denying either side maximum points in spite of a lively display from both sets of players.
Ikorodu City’s Technical Adviser, Bright Ozebagbe, praised his team’s spirit, noting the challenge of facing the nine-time champions while commending his players’ response after conceding early.
Ozebagbe said: “We respected Enyimba.
“They made it tough.
“The boys fought back with a great goal but missed chances cost us.
“I credit their effort.”
Enyimba’s Technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma, said a draw in Lagos was acceptable, while applauding Ikorodu City for their resilient performance against his side.
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Eguma said: “It’s a fair result, though we hoped to win.
“Ikorodu played well at home.
“My players stuck to tactics, and experience helped us.”
He stressed that Enyimba remained focused on their title charge, adding that winning away matches would be crucial in a challenging league season.
Enyimba are now second on the NPFL table with 12 points from six matches, boasting three wins and three draws.
Ikorodu City sit ninth with seven points from six matches, having recorded one win, four draws, and a single defeat this season.
