Ikorodu City vs Kwara United 2-0: NPFL Matchday 8 Report

Ikorodu City vs Kwara United finished 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Farouk Salami scored inside two minutes and Ikechukwu Junior added a second as Ikorodu City beat ten-man Kwara United 2-0 in NPFL Matchday 8.

What was the score in Ikorodu City vs Kwara United?

Ikorodu City won 2-0. Here are the goals.

• 2′ Farouk Salami (Ikorodu City), 1-0
• 36′ Ikechukwu Junior (Ikorodu City), 2-0

What were the key moments?

The hosts controlled the game before half-time, per ThisDay. Premium Times reported that Kwara United finished with ten men after Saheed Olaniyi was sent off in the 86th minute for a second bookable offence.

What does the result mean in the NPFL table?

Ikorodu City are 6th on 12 points from eight games. Kwara United are 12th on 10 points. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Ikorodu City and Kwara United play next?

Ikorodu City visit Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, October 18, at 4pm WAT. Kwara United host Abia Warriors on the same day.

For more on both clubs, see the Ikorodu City team hub and the Kwara United team hub. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 8 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page. The previous round is in our NPFL Matchday 7 results round-up.

Ikorodu City vs Kwara United: FAQ

What was the score between Ikorodu City and Kwara United?

Ikorodu City beat Kwara United 2-0 in NPFL Matchday 8 on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Who scored for Ikorodu City?

Farouk Salami scored in the 2nd minute and Ikechukwu Junior in the 36th.

Did Kwara United have a player sent off?

Yes. Saheed Olaniyi was sent off in the 86th minute for a second yellow card.

Who do Ikorodu City play next?

Ikorodu City visit Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT.

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Sources: Africatopsports, Premium Times, ThisDay, Sports Mole; results and table from API-Football and published match reports. Minutes can differ slightly between reports.