El Kanemi Warriors coach Kabiru Dogo expressed satisfaction after his side secured a goalless draw against Ikorodu City in Lagos on 1 September 2025. He highlighted his teamโs disciplined performance. โWe came to Lagos aiming to pick up points and Iโm pleased we got one.
The boys stuck to the plan and followed instructions. We respect Ikorodu City they are a quality side,โ he stated. Meanwhile, Ikorodu City boss Ali Kandil lamented a sluggish first half, calling it the main reason they failed to claim all three points. His side had been frustrated by El Kanemiโs defensive approach.
Editorial
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We applaud the gritty determination shown by El Kanemi Warriors, executed under Kabiru Dogoโs guidance. Arriving in Lagos with a clear game plan, they stuck to their principles and emerged with a polished point. Discipline often outweighs flair, and this stalemate proved it.
We note that Ikorodu Cityโs early promise was undermined by a lack of intensity in the opening 45 minutes. Kandilโs frustration speaks to the fine margins that decide matches sluggish starts betray both ambition and belief. Yet, this is a lesson they can learn from.
We urge both teams to view this match as a blueprint. For Warriors, it showcases how structure and resolve can neutralise threats. For Ikorodu, it emphasises the need to hit the ground running. A sharper first half might have yielded a different outcome.
We trust that, moving forward, the measure of success will lie in control both tactical and mental and a readiness to assert authority from the first whistle. And so, we return to our opening thought: discipline and intent remain the unsung heroes of results earned, even when the scoreline remains blank.
Did You Know?
1. Ikorodu City FC, nicknamed the โOga Boys,โ was established only in January 2022 and earned promotion to the NPFL by 2024.
2. In their debut NPFL campaign (2024โ25), Ikorodu City finished a remarkable fourth in the league standings.
3. El-Kanemi Warriors boast an impressive record of ten consecutive unbeaten matches during the 2024โ25 NPFL season.
4. Ikorodu City play their home games at Lagosโs historic Onikan Stadium, which welcomes up to 10,000 supporters.
5. The opening fixture of the 2024โ25 NPFL season featured Enugu Rangers hosting El-Kanemi Warriors on 31 August 2024starting a campaign that would see Remo Stars lift the title.
