Plateau 1 Ikorodu 0: Kelechi John’s strike sends Oga Boys back to Nigeria National League
Kelechi John’s first half strike has sent Ikorodu United back to Nigeria National League having failed to secure points needed for the team to escape relegation.
Ikorodu United who had high hopes coming into the NPFL this season have been relegated following their 1-0 defeat in Plateau.
The Oga Boys began Sunday’s match on a five-game run without a loss, having defeated three big teams, Enyimba, Kano Pillars and Heartland.
The Lagos team held high hopes going into the match at Plateau United, but fell short as Kelechi John’s solitary strike ended their time in the Nigerian top tier.
Ikorodu United were pegged back from the start of the game at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos, and it took Plateau United just 11 minutes to go in front through John’s headed attempt from Bright Silas’ inch-perfect cross.
The loss on Sunday means that Ikorodu United’s last two games of the season against Enugu Rangers and Warri Wolves can be considered inconsequential.
The Oga Boys currently occupy 19th place in the standing with 32 points from 34 matches.
After just a season in the top-flight, Ikorodu United will now prepare for life in the second tier, the Nigeria National League (NNL), next season.
