NPFL: Ikorodu City stumble in title race, Abia Warriors seal narrow win
Sport NPFL: Ikorodu City stumble in title race, Abia Warriors seal narrow win Published on April 6, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Ikorodu City suffered a 4-1 heavy defeat to Plateau United in their match-day 33 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Easter Monday. The Oga Boys remain in third position on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table with 52 points, three adrift leaders Rangers. Ossy Martins (brace), Kazeem Adeyanju, and Victor Dawa were on target for Plateau United in the game. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Ikorodu City got their goal through Moses Ali. In Umuahia, Abia Warriors boosted their chances of securing a continental ticket courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Bayelsa United. Emeka Obioma netted the decisive goal two minutes before the hour mark. Abia Warriors moved to fourth position with 52 points, while Bayelsa United stayed in 16th position with 40 points. Don't Miss NNL: Inter Lagos secures promotion to NPFL You may like NNL: Inter Lagos secures promotion to NPFL NPFL: Kun Khalifat dedicate win over Nasarawa United to late team manager NPFL: Ilechukwu commends players despite Rangers’ draw with Barau FC NPFL title race far from decided — Ilechukwu NPFL: Finidi rues Rivers United’s defeat to Warri Wolves NPFL: Remo Stars pip 3SC in derby, Rivers United lose to Wolves