Ikorodu City Football Club is a football club based in Ikorodu, Lagos that plays in the Nigeria Premier Football League. They were promoted to the elite league in 2024 after three seasons in the lower divisions.[2]
Full name | Ikorodu City Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | Oga Boys |
Founded | January 2022 |
Ground | Onikan Stadium |
Capacity | 10,000 |
Board of Directors Head | Sanmi Doherty[1] |
Manager | Bright Ozebagbe |
League | Nigeria Premier Football League |
2024–25 | TBA |
Website | https://www.ikoroducityfc.com |
History
editIkorodu City was founded in January 2022[2] and competed in the Nigeria National League for three seasons.[3] The club got promoted to the NPFL after qualifying from the play-off rounds of the NNL in 2024.[4] The club has partnered with gaming platform BetKing.[5]
Stadium
editIkorodu City play home games at the Onikan Stadium, also utilised by most football clubs in Lagos.[6][7]
Academy
editThe club also have a football academy.[8]
Current squad
editNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
edit- ^ "Club statement". Ikorodu City FC.
- ^ a b "Ikorodu City Football Club was a larger benefit of the country". Club homepage. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "What you need to know about Ikorodu City's NPFL promotion journey". myleaguewire.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Ikorodu City make history, becomes 10th Lagos-based club promoted to NPFL". Pulse Sports Uganda. 13 June 2024.
- ^ "BetKing's commitment drives Ikorodu City FC to Nigerian Premier Football League". The Nation Online Nigeria. 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Ikorodu City to play home matches at Mobolaji Johnson Arena". Daily Post. 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Ikorodu City are not just another Lagos club in NPFL". Naija News. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Ikorodu City Academy".