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<br>El Kanemi Warriors coach Kabiru Dogo expressed satisfaction after his side secured a goalless draw against Ikorodu City in Lagos on 1 September 2025. He highlighted his team’s disciplined performance. "We came to Lagos aiming to pick up points and I’m pleased we got one.
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<br>The boys stuck to the plan and followed instructions. We respect Ikorodu City they are a quality side," he stated. Meanwhile, Ikorodu City boss Ali Kandil lamented a sluggish first half, calling it the they failed to claim all three points. His side had been frustrated by El Kanemi’s defensive approach.
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<br>We applaud the gritty determination shown by El Kanemi Warriors, [executed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/river-plates-young-striker-eyes-flying-eagles-call-up-after-swift-rise/) under Kabiru Dogo’s guidance. Arriving in Lagos with a clear game plan, they stuck to their [principles](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/brian-okonkwo-joins-west-brom-u21-after-arsenal-exit/) and emerged with a polished point. [Discipline](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/liverpool-add-two-nigerian-players-to-uefa-champions-league-squad/) often outweighs flair, and this stalemate proved it.
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<br>We note that Ikorodu City’s early promise was undermined by a lack of intensity in the opening 45 minutes. Kandil’s frustration speaks to the fine margins that decide matches sluggish starts betray both ambition and belief. Yet, this is a lesson they can learn from.
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<br>We urge both teams to view this match as a [blueprint](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/national-team-news/). For Warriors, it showcases how structure and resolve can neutralise threats. For Ikorodu, it emphasises the need to hit the ground running. A sharper first half might have yielded a different outcome.
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<br>We trust that, moving forward, the measure of [success](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/national-team-news/nigerias-all-time-top-10-super-eagles-goal-scorers/) will lie in control both tactical and mental and a readiness to assert authority from the first whistle. And so, we return to our opening thought: discipline and intent remain the unsung heroes of results earned, even when the scoreline remains blank.
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<br>Did You Know?
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<br>1. Ikorodu City FC, nicknamed the "Oga Boys," was established only in January 2022 and earned promotion to the NPFL by 2024.
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<br>2. In their debut NPFL campaign (2024–25), Ikorodu City finished a remarkable fourth in the league standings.
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<br>3. [El-Kanemi Warriors](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-law-and-ethics/) boast an impressive record of ten consecutive unbeaten matches during the 2024–25 NPFL season.
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<br>4. Ikorodu City play their home games at Lagos’s historic Onikan Stadium, which welcomes up to 10,000 supporters.
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<br>5. The opening fixture of the 2024–25 NPFL season featured Enugu Rangers hosting El-Kanemi Warriors on 31 August 2024starting a campaign that would see [Remo Stars](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/trevan-sanusi-makes-senior-newcastle-united-debut-in-fa-cup-victory/) lift the title.
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