Olusanjo Olutayo takes charge at the foot of the table after Shakiru Giwa’s resignation and a points deduction, with Nasarawa United the visitors on Sunday.
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Inter Lagos interim coach Olusanjo Olutayo will be aiming for his first three points when the bottom-placed side host Nasarawa United in the NPFL on Sunday. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Matchday 9 game kicks off at 4:00 p.m. at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos.
Olutayo took charge after Shakiru Giwa resigned following a difficult start to the season. The club announced his appointment on Wednesday, and he brings coaching experience from Nigeria and Finnish youth football.
Inter Lagos sit last on two points from eight games. They had five points from seven matches before the NPFL deducted three points and three goals over what happened after their 1-1 draw with Katsina United on October 4.
What Happened After The Katsina Game
The league said the Inter Lagos team manager and some supporters assaulted match officials, leaving the first assistant referee with a facial injury. The NPFL also fined the club ₦5.25 million in total, including ₦2 million for inadequate security and ₦1 million for holding the officials for more than an hour.
Inter Lagos had 48 hours to appeal the sanctions. The league has applied the same formula, a fine plus a deduction of three points and three goals, in other cases of assault on officials.
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A Tricky Visitor
Nasarawa United arrive in 11th place on 11 points, with three wins, two draws and three defeats. They beat Doma United 2-0 in Lafia on Matchday 8 to stretch their unbeaten run to three matches.
The Solid Miners have spoken of a push for a continental place, though their away record has been a worry. Lagos is a chance to answer that.
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Can Olutayo Turn It Around?
Inter Lagos lost 3-1 at Warri Wolves on Matchday 8, their last game under Giwa. A new coach, a home crowd and a relegation fight offer motivation, but the squad also has to rebuild belief.
Is a first win realistic? Nasarawa will fancy their chances, yet Inter Lagos have shown they can compete. Olutayo will want tighter discipline on and off the pitch, given the sanctions that followed the Katsina game.
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The gap to safety remains wide, so every point matters. A positive result on Sunday would be a good start for the interim coach.
📌 Did You Know?
- Kano Pillars and Kwara United were both docked three points and three goals for match violence last season.
- Katsina United were fined ₦9 million in November 2025 after their supporters attacked Barau FC players.
- Olutayo has also worked in Finnish youth football.
- The Onikan Stadium, also known as the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, holds about 10,000 people.
- Nasarawa United finished sixth last season on 56 points.
