NPFL · 2026Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00
Ikorodu City
1 : 2
Enugu Rangers
Full time
Match recap
Enugu Rangers secured an important 2-1 away victory over Ikorodu City in a closely contested NPFL fixture on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The visitors started brightly, asserting early dominance and taking a first-half lead. Ikorodu City, however, responded well after the break, finding an equalizer that briefly shifted momentum, suggesting a potential comeback. Yet, Rangers demonstrated resilience, regaining their composure and scoring the decisive goal later in the second half, effectively quashing Ikorodu City's hopes of salvaging a point. This win strengthens Enugu Rangers' position in the league standings, while Ikorodu City will be left to rue missed opportunities at home.
Events
- 23'Card (Yellow Card)
- 30'Goal — C. Nwobodo (Normal Goal)
- 38'subst — F. Salami (Substitution 1)
- 38'subst — K. Briggs (Substitution 2)
- 44'Card (Yellow Card)
- 52'Goal — C. Nwobodo (Normal Goal)
- 58'Goal — M. Bada (Normal Goal)
- 65'Card (Yellow Card)
- 69'Card (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Enugu Rangers- L. Jimoh
- J. Odoh
- D. Itodo
- C. Iwundu
- M. Daniel
- I. Mgbemene
- W. Ebirim
- I. Assurance
- W. Adebayo
- C. Nwobodo
- G. Obaje
Ikorodu City- D. Julu
- G. Udoh
- M. Olanrewaju
- A. Odinaka
- K. Light
- R. Owolabi
- D. Mse
- F. Temitope
- K. Briggs
- A. Ayodeji
- F. Salami
Form
Ikorodu City — last 5 home
DDWWW
Enugu Rangers — last 5 away
LWDLD
Head to head
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Standings — NPFL
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 | Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 43:38 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 36:38 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37:39 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35:36 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:43 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warrio | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30:46 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |