Ikorodu City Beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 as ‘Sting’ Banter Sparks NPFL Buzz
Ikorodu City opened their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 3-1 comeback win over newly promoted Ranchers Bees at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Ranchers Bees took an early lead through Chiedozie Okorie in the seventh minute. Ikorodu City responded before half-time, with Abayomi Ayodeji scoring a spectacular effort to put the home side ahead. The visitors were reduced to 10 men late in the game after a red card. Farouk Salami then converted a penalty to seal the victory for Ikorodu City. After the match, Ikorodu City’s social-media post mocking the Bees’ name drew attention from NPFL fans. Ranchers Bees said they would learn from the defeat and return stronger.
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