Promoted Ikorodu City became the first team to reach the landmark ahead of two Super Eagles coaches, Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu, in the Football League.
Newly promoted Ikorodu City have etched their name in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) history, becoming the first team to smash the 50-goal barrier this season, leaving heavyweight clubs and their star coaches in the dust.
The Oga Boys, proving to be the ultimate entertainers in their debut season, hit the landmark in style at their impregnable fortress, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday.
Hot off a jaw-dropping 6-0 thrashing of Katsina United in a rescheduled clash, City kept the pedal down with a commanding 3-0 rout of Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.
Leading the charge was the irrepressible Ayomide Cole, who cemented his status as the team’s talisman with another scintillating brace.
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Fresh from a double against Katsina, Cole’s latest heroics powered City to their historic milestone, sparking wild celebrations among the Lagos faithful.
This goal-scoring frenzy not only solidified Ikorodu City’s fourth-place standing but saw them outpace some NPFL giants.
Defending champions Enugu Rangers, table-toppers Remo Stars, both guided by Super Eagles assistant coaches, and Rivers United, led by former Super Eagles boss Finidi George.
“Best team in NPFL right now, OgaBoys,” said a fan of the club. “Goals na water,” Tobi Adepoju, club director, added.
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City’s meteoric rise from NPFL newcomers to record-breakers has the league buzzing.
With Cole firing on all cylinders and the Mobolaji Johnson Arena a cauldron of support, can they keep rewriting the script? One thing’s clear: Ikorodu City is here to stay.
