NPFL announces new date for Sporting Lagos vs Ikorodu City
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has rescheduled the matchday two fixture between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City. The highly anticipated Lagos derby, initially set for Sunday, September 6, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, will now take place on Wednesday, September 30.
The postponement was necessary due to planned political events at the venue on the original matchday.
The NPFL will provide further details regarding the kickoff time and venue confirmation in the coming days.
This announcement brings clarity to supporters eager for the derby, which serves as an early indicator of both teams’ performance in the new season. In their opening matches, Sporting Lagos faced a 2-0 defeat to Doma United, while Ikorodu City lost 3-1 to Ranchers Bees.
