Ikorodu Metropolis had been held to their second consecutive goalless draw of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season after a cagey encounter with El-Kanemi Warriors on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment, Lagos, on Sunday evening.
The Lagos aspect have now gone 180 minutes with out a aim this season, taking simply two factors from their opening two matches.
For El-Kanemi, the draw represents a gradual begin, having defeated Bendel Insurance coverage 2-0 of their opener, leaving them on 4 factors after two video games and but to concede.
After the match, each managers shared contrasting feelings.
Ikorodu Metropolis head coach, Ali Kandil, rued his group’s lack of urgency within the first half:
“We lacked depth within the first half. I believe it’s a tricky end result to take. It’s all the time arduous to play in opposition to groups that play mid-block and low block.”
However, El-Kanemi Warriors coach, Kabiru Dogo, expressed satisfaction with the purpose earned in Lagos:
“We got here to Lagos aiming to choose up factors and I’m happy we obtained one. The boys caught to the sport plan and adopted directions. We respect Ikorodu Metropolis, they’re a high quality group.”
Trying forward, Ikorodu Metropolis will face a stern check in Ibadan once they go to Capturing Stars Sports activities Membership subsequent Sunday in a fiery Southwest derby. El-Kanemi Warriors, in the meantime, return residence to Maiduguri the place they may host Rivers United.
