Shaken but not down. It’s been a tough start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League but there’s a lot of positives to pick from our opening four games. The squad is filled with talented young players with a lot to look forward to when the team starts to hit high flying numbers.
Team News
After recovering well before the last game where he opened the club’s goal scoring account in the NPFL, Thankgod Chilaka maintains a clean bill of health and is available for selection once again. Ayomide Cole is out with a knock and so is Fatai Adekunle. Midfielder Tosin Oyedokun is out due to illness while the rest of the squad is available for selection.
Shifting Focus From Nasarawa United
The club unlocked a new achievement against Nasarawa United, scoring for the first time in the topflight league and that certainly showed that the team has goals in it that would start pouring gradually.attention however now faces an October filled of five league games, beginning with a trip to Jos to face Plateau United.
Facing Plateau United
Plateau United have steadied themselves as a dominant figure in the NPFL with stars such as long throw specialist Daniel Itodo, scoring defender Olawale Doyeni and experienced goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka. The Mbwas Magnut coached side will be looking return to winning ways at home after the lost 1-2 to Plateau United at home on matchday three. They however have five points from four games, winning one, two draws and a loss.
Previous Encounters: A Moment To Make History
This is the first ever official meeting with Plateau United and Ikorodu City can make history scoring its first away goal in the NPFL.
Stay Connected
The match kicks off at 4:00 PM at the Zaria Road Stadium, Jos.. Tune in to BetaSports CH 244 on Startimes for live TV coverage, and stay connected with us on social media @IkoroduCityFC for up-to-the-minute updates throughout the game.