Matchday: NPFL 2026 – Round 13
Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Kick-off: 4:00 PM (WAT)
Overview
Plateau United travel to Lagos this weekend for one of their toughest away fixtures of the season, as they face an impressive Ikorodu City side at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena..
Ikorodu City sit 3rd on the NPFL table with 21 points and remain unbeaten at home, while Plateau United, on 15 points, are looking to build on their win over Bendel Insurance and finally turn their away performances into results.
It’s a meeting between two teams on different trajectories, Ikorodu confident and consistent, Plateau United improving but still searching for their first away breakthrough.
Plateau United – Searching for a Turning Point on the Road
The Peace Boys have shown defensive improvement in recent weeks. The back four of Wisdom Ndon, Tarabina Biweribo, Harrison Ebah, and Jonathan Davou produced one of their most composed performances of the season in Monday’s 1–0 win.
However, away form remains a major concern with six consecutive losses on the road. Sunday presents an opportunity to change that narrative.
Coach Shola Adegun will also be forced to rotate after fresh injuries to Favour Bala and Amietimi Enewarikpemi, while forward Gideon Monday is still out.
This puts attacking responsibility on players like Nenrot Silas, Yusuf Abdullahi, and Vincent Temitope.
Plateau United are expected to stay compact, reduce turnovers, and look for spaces behind Ikorodu City’s aggressive attacking setup.
Ikorodu City – Confident, Disciplined, and Unbeaten at Home
Ikorodu City enter the fixture on a strong run: unbeaten in their last six matches, including four straight home victories.
Their defensive record is one of the league’s best, with just seven goals conceded this season.
At home, they start quickly, press with intensity, and use their wide players to stretch opponents.
With 21 points already, Ikorodu City are pushing hard to keep the pressure on the top two.
From the Dugout – Coach Shola Adegun
On the improving back four:
“Of course we want all our players available. Having someone like Wisdom back helps the entire unit. Their understanding gives us stability and confidence.”
On defensive–midfield cohesion:
“It takes time. We’ve worked together for months and the chemistry is improving. You can see it in how we now defend and build play.”
On Ikorodu City’s pace:
“We respect them, but we want to play our own football. They have speed, yes, but we also have strengths we believe can trouble them.”
On his team’s progress:
“We’re close. Not perfect yet, but we’re not far away.”
Recent Form
Ikorodu City (Last 6):
W – W – D – W – W – D
Unbeaten run; very strong at home.
Plateau United (Last 6):
W – L – W – L – W – L
Inconsistent but showing signs of improvement.
Head-to-Head
Last two meetings:
Ikorodu City 2–1 Plateau United (Feb 2025)
Plateau United 1–0 Ikorodu City (Oct 2024)
Storyline to Watch
Can Plateau United finally break their away jinx and build on their performance from Monday?
Or will Ikorodu City extend their unbeaten home record at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena?
Both sides are desperate for points, and with Ikorodu’s intensity and Plateau United’s improved defensive structure, this promises a fast and physical contest.
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