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2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 24: Ikorodu City Face Tough Away Test Against In-Form Barau FC

Posted : 31 January 2026

Ikorodu City FC will be up against a rejuvenated Barau FC side in a crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 24 encounter, as both teams continue their push to steer clear of the relegation battle.

Barau FC, who endured a difficult start to life in their debut NPFL campaign, have steadily turned their season around in recent weeks.

The Kano-based side spent much of the first half of the season battling in the relegation zone, but decisive changes by the club’s management — including a shake-up in key positions at the start of the second stanza — have sparked a positive revival.

The Maliya Boys are now unbeaten in their last four league matches and climbed to 15th place on the table after their Matchday 23 draw, a result that significantly eased their survival fears.

For Ikorodu City, the challenge lies in improving their away form.

The Lagos-based side have struggled to secure victories on the road, although they have managed to grind out valuable draws in difficult fixtures away from home.

Head coach Bright Ozadegbe acknowledged the difficulty of picking up points away from home but remains optimistic about his side’s chances.

“We need to work on ourselves to see how we can pick up away points. It’s not always easy because of fatigue. Sometimes we travel several kilometres to play away games, which affects the team’s performance,” Ozadegbe said.

With both sides eager to build momentum and create more breathing space — and with Barau FC keen to avoid another slip toward the drop zone — this second-ever meeting between the clubs promises to be a fiercely contested affair.

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