Lagos: Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars Draw 2-2 as Rivers United Lose to Bendel Insurance
Updated 12:02 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 11:47 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
Ikorodu City fought back from two goals down to share points with Shooting Stars in a 2-2 SouthWest Derby. Meanwhile league leaders Rivers United were beaten 2-1 by Bendel Insurance on Sunday. The results were part of the latest round of NPFL fixtures.
What we know
- Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars
- Rivers United 1-2 Bendel Insurance
- Matches played on Sunday, 25 October
- Both games featured in the NPFL
Why it matters: The outcomes tighten the title race and affect clubs' chances of qualifying for continental competition.
Sources
- NPFL: Ikorodu hold Shooting, Rivers fall in Benin – Punch,
- NPFL: Rivers United Lose To Bendel Insurance As Ikorodu City, Shooting Stars Draw – Naija News,
- Ikorodu City Fight Back to Hold Shooting Stars in 2-2 SouthWest Derby – Ripples Nigeria,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Ripples Nigeria
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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