NPFL: Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos share spoils in thrilling 2-2 derby draw

Ikorodu City and Inter Lagos shared the points following an exciting 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 12 clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Monday.

The visitors made the breakthrough five minutes before the interval, with John Danga finding the back of the net to give Inter Lagos a first-half advantage.

Ikorodu City responded strongly after the restart, as Ayodeji Abayomi converted two penalties in the 59th and 63rd minutes to turn the game around and put the hosts 2-1 ahead.

However, Inter Lagos refused to surrender, with Akinwale Oriyomi delivering a late equaliser in stoppage time to deny Ikorodu City victory and secure a valuable point for the visitors.

Following the draw, Ikorodu City occupy 11th position on the league table with 15 points from 12 matches.

Inter Lagos, on the other hand, remain at the foot of the standings with four points from 12 games.