Preview: Enyimba's home record faces test against stubborn Ikorodu City

Enyimba return to the Enyimba International Stadium on Sunday with pressure mounting, as they welcome an Ikorodu City side that has proved difficult to beat but is still searching for its first away victory of the season.

The People's Elephant are in the NPFL relegation zone after collecting just 11 points from 12 matches. Their visitors have four more points and will be looking to extend their advantage when the teams meet in Matchday 13.

Enyimba rely on home advantage to turn season around

Enyimba's struggles continued last weekend with a 1-0 defeat to Ranchers Bees in Minna, their seventh loss in 12 league matches.

However, their home record offers some hope. All three of their league victories this season have come in Aba, where they have also recorded one draw and two defeats.

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The nine-time champions have called on their supporters to turn out for Sunday's fixture, urging fans to help the team return to winning ways.

Ikorodu City arrive after a 2-2 draw with Inter Lagos at Onikan. They have won three, drawn six and lost three of their 12 matches, with six of those games ending level.

Ikorodu City carry positive memories from last visit

The visitors have an opportunity to build on their advantage over Enyimba, having won the last meeting between the sides in Aba in February 2026.

Joseph Arumala scored the only goal in that encounter, a result that briefly sent Ikorodu City to the top of the NPFL table.

Their away form, however, remains a concern. They have drawn three and lost three of their six away matches, without recording a victory. Enyimba will hope their home advantage can make the difference, but Ikorodu's tendency to share the points could make this another difficult afternoon for the hosts.

A draw would keep the visitors four points ahead of Enyimba, while the People's Elephant need a victory to improve their position near the foot of the table.

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