By Wale Mustapha
Ikorodu City are making their final preparations ahead of a crucial South-West derby against Shooting Stars on Sunday.
The Oga Boys will welcome the Oluyole Warriors to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, for a thrilling Matchday 12 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
This will be the first time both teams meet in the top flight, adding extra excitement to what promises to be a captivating showdown.
Despite the significance of the fixture, Ikorodu City remains focused on their goals. The newly-promoted side has confirmed that they are not letting the pressure affect their preparations.
“Never losing focus. Working hard in training for the weekend,” Ikorodu City posted on X.
The team comes into the match in strong form, having gone unbeaten in their last four games, securing 14 points from 11 matches.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
