After what was a strong performance to pick a goal in Minna, shutting out Niger Tornadoes from scoring as the game ended 0-0, we look to complete a November without defeat as we welcome third placed side, El Kanemi Warriors to our home this Wednesday for a midweek fixture in the NPFL

Despite being newly promoted, just like us, El Kanemi Warriors are having a fine season, currently seating in third position on the league table with 22 points from 13 games, 3 points behind league leaders Rivers United and with just 1 defeat so far this season.

Team News

Moses Shodeinde and Salau Yusuf are fully available for selection after regaining full health and fitness.

Midfielder Kelechi Onwe has however suffered a setback in his recovery process and is sidelined for a couple more weeks to undergo more assessment of his knee.

Ready to take Advantage of The Massive Home Form

The first 5 games of the season saw us suffer defeat in our 2 home games in that period. The tides have however changed since then as we have picked maximum 12 points from the next 4 home games afterwards with wins over Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars, Rivers United and South West rivals Shooting Stars.

This home form gives us so much confidence going into this clash especially with the backing of our ever present home support.

What Niger Tornadoes Offer

El Kanemi Warriors field a very young and talented side whose exploits from last season have been carried into this season. Under the tutelage of WAFU B U20 winning coach, Aliyu Zubair, who led the team to promotion from the 2nd division in the promotion playoffs in Enugu (which we participated in) and also the President Federation Cup title that led to their participation in the CAF Confederations Cup, El Kanemi Warriors play a style of football that breeds concern for any opponent.

El Kanemi Warriors recent form (WLWDD)

El Kanemi Warriors 1 – 0 Akwa United

Shooting Stars 3 – 0 El Kanemi Warriors

El Kanemi Warriors 1 – 0 Katsina United

Rivers United 1 – 1 El Kanemi Warriors

El Kanemi Warriors 1 – 0 Kwara United

Match Details

●     Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos

●     Kick-off Time: 4:00pm

●     Date: Wednesday 27th, November 2024

●     Follow the Action: Stay tuned with us on social media @IkoroduCityFC for live updates and all the action as it happens during the game.