NPFL Matchday 31 (Rescheduled)
Date: April 10, 2025
Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos
Full Time: Ikorodu City 6 – 0 Katsina United
Ikorodu City delivered a scintillating performance as they demolished Katsina United 6–0 in a dominant NPFL Matchday 31 fixture. The hosts demonstrated ruthless efficiency and fluid attacking football, with standout performances from Ayomide Cole, Emmanuel Solomon, and Waliu.
First Half: Commanding Start
Ikorodu City set the tone early, asserting control with 63% possession and pressing aggressively. The breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Waliu’s surging run down the right ended with a pinpoint low cross that Emmanuel Solomon calmly slotted home.
Just over 20 minutes later, Solomon turned provider, slipping a beautifully weighted pass to Shola Adelani, who headed in powerfully to double the lead in the 36th minute.
Despite Katsina United showing brief resistance, they ended the half with no shots on target, while Ikorodu City cruised into the break with a comfortable 2–0 advantage.
Second Half: Substitutes Shine Bright
The second half saw a tactical substitution as Ayomide Cole replaced Okechukwu Nwanna, and the impact was immediate. In the 55th minute, Cole’s sharp footwork opened up space for Tosin to score the third goal with composure.
Ayomide Cole wasn’t done. In the 71st minute, he met another exquisite cross from Waliu, tucking the ball into the bottom corner to make it 4–0. Minutes later, Dada Oladimeji, another substitute, marked his debut with a goal at the far post after—yet again—another superb assist from Waliu.
Ayomide Cole sealed the performance with a thunderous strike in the 86th minute, grabbing his second of the game and Ikorodu City’s sixth, capping a man-of-the-match display.
Match Statistics:
- Possession: Ikorodu City 61% – 39% Katsina United
- Shots on Target: Ikorodu City 6 – 0 Katsina United
- Total Shots: Ikorodu City 10 – 7 Katsina United
- Corner Kicks: Ikorodu City 6 – 2 Katsina United
- Yellow Cards: Ikorodu City 1 – 3 Katsina United
Goal Scorers:
- Emmanuel Solomon (13’)
- Shola Adelani (36’)
- Tosin (55’)
- Ayomide Cole (71’, 86’)
- Oladimeji Dada (81’)
Man of the Match: Ayomide Cole – 2 goals, 1 assist, game-changing impact
Ikorodu City’s emphatic win sends a clear statement as they push for a strong finish to the NPFL season. For Katsina United, it’s back to the drawing board after a night to forget in Lagos.
