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2025 President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City FC ends season on low in spite of mazy run

Posted : 22 May 2025

In spite of its mazy run in the 2024/2025 season, Ikorodu City FC has ended its season without a cup or continental ticket, as Abakaliki FC secured their place in the grand finale of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory.


The ‘Rice City Boys’ on Wednesday at Bwari Stadium Abuja held the Oga Boys to a goalless encounter throughout the regular duration, after which the game was decided by penalties.


In the highly competitive match, Ikorodu City missed two of their six spot-kicks, while Abakaliki FC converted four, missing only one, to claim the hard-fought win.


The loss ends Ikorodu City’s hopes of continental football this season, having narrowly missed out on a CAF Confederation Cup ticket via the Nigeria Premier Football League, where they finished fourth, just outside the qualification zone.


With the Federation Cup offering a direct route to continental competition, Ikorodu City’s defeat also closes that alternative path.


The ‘Rice City Boys’ had earlier stunned former champions Enyimba FC in the quarterfinals and have now eliminated another strong side to reach their first-ever Federation Cup final, where they will face Rangers International.


The coach of the Oga Boys, Nuruden Aweroro, was however upbeat about his team's performance during the long season despite the defeat.


“We have a lot of positives to take from the season. Nobody gave us this chance and now, we are here.


“We will continue to build the team, though it's hard to lose at this level,” he said.

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