November 22, 2024

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Two second half goals is all Ikorodu City FC needed to end the unbeaten of Rivers United in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League.

The Matchday 10 encounter played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday, saw Rivers United conceded two quick goals in the space of 5 minutes after a goalless first half.

Ayomide Cole opened scores in the 48 minutes against the run of play. Ayomide tapped home from close as he met Adelani precise cross on the goalline as the pacy winger outran the defenders of Rivers United on the right.

Rivio Ayemwenre was the last to kick in the ball after series shoot and block in the box 18, eventually Rivio Ayemwenre rested at the back after a heavy goal mouth melle in the 53rd minutes.

All effort by Rivers United to get into the match was futile as they tasted defeat for the first time in season to end a nine game unbeaten run in the season.

The results became Ikorodu’s third victory of the season, saw them amass their points of the campaign as the fight to escape the drop continues.

Rivers United failed to add to the 21 points haul and still stay at the joint top with Remo Stars.

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