Ikorodu Town Fights Back to Hold Shooting Stars in South West Derby 2-2

Ikorodu City came back from two goals down to hold Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw in the Nigerian Premier League (NPFL) South West derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday.

Shooting Stars took the lead through Taofeek Otaniyi in the third minute before Desmond Ojietefian doubled the lead in the 36th minute.

However, Ikorodu Town, popularly known as the Oga Boys, bounced back, with Donald Obiajulu pulling a goal back in the 44th minute before completing his double in the 83rd minute to give the hosts a point.

The draw ended Shooting Stars’ four consecutive away defeats in the 2026/27 NPFL season, giving them their first away point of the season. Their previous away draw was against Kwara United on November 23, 2025, 336 days before Sunday’s encounter.

In previous meetings, Ikorodu City beat Shooting Stars 1-0 in January 2026, while the September 2025 meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. The two teams also played a goalless draw in April 2025.

The two teams will meet again on March 14, 2027 when Shooting Stars host Ikorodu City at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adabelasba, Ibadan.

By: Adedoyin Onajobi