Football is finally back! After a month-long break, the Nigeria Premier Football League resumes and we are ready to reignite the spark that lit up our season so far. During the downtime, we’ve been anything but idle. From captain Waliu Ojetoye flying the club’s flag high on national duty, to the official competitive entry of Ikorodu City Academy into the Lagos FA Cup and our impactful “Yes to Passion & No to Violence” campaign in Lagos Island, we have remained firmly connected to our heartbeat: the community.
Now, the stage is set for another chapter in the South West Derby as we head to Ikenne to face Sunshine Stars. With the second half of the season kicking off, it’s a chance to build on a strong first-half finish and continue our upward trajectory.
Revisiting the Reverse Fixture
It was late December when Sunshine Stars came to town at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and what a game it was. A thrilling contest decided by a last-minute winner from Rivio Ayenmwere saw us clinch all three points. That moment epitomized the resilience and belief coursing through this team—qualities that will be essential as we prepare for another showdown with them in the South West Derby, tomorrow.
Recent Form
With two wins, a draw, and two defeats in our last five outings, there’s plenty of belief within the squad heading into this game. That confidence is bolstered by the fact that we navigated two derby games during this run without suffering a loss, capping off 2024 with a morale-boosting victory. Starting the new year on the right note is crucial, and we’re ready to give everything to make it happen.
Team News
Ayomide Cole has been ruled out with a minor injury, while captain Waliu Ojetoye returns to the fray. The rest of the squad is fit and available for selection.
Sunshine Stars: The Hosts
Their adopted home ground hasn’t been the most intimidating, but they’ve shown they can be stubborn there when it matters—and even away from home at times. Sitting 16th in the table, with just one win in their last seven, they’ll be desperate to turn things around and come at us with a fight. We know better than to take them lightly and will approach this with the focus it demands.
Sunshine Stars’ Recent Form
Sunshine Stars 1 -1 Rivers Utd
Katsina United 1 – 0 Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars 0 -1 Shooting Stars
Enyimba 0 – 0 Sunshine Stars
Niger Tornadoes 4 -1 Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars 1 – 0 El Kanemi Warriors
Ikorodu City 2 -1 Sunshine Stars
Match Details
● Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun
● Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm
● Date: Saturday 25th, January
● Follow the Action: The match will be live on Propel Sports, and you can keep up with every moment by following us on social media @IkoroduCityFC, where we’ll bring you live updates as the action unfolds.