The Head Coach of Ikorodu City Football Club Abiodun Obafemi has recognised the immense support and effort by the Lagos State Football Association in encouraging the NNL teams in Lagos to go all out to gain promotion to the NPFL.
“The support from the FA has been encouraging and can not go unnoticed, other individuals have shown great support “.
Coach Abiodun further assessed his team and readiness for the new season.
” This match is our first major test as a team and we did well.

Each player played according to instruction, We have quality players and I must say this is a team in progress.
I see Ikorodu City gaining promotion in the NPFL in this first season” . He stated.
Ikorodu City formerly known as Destiny boys defeated another new lagos entrant into the NNL Sporting Lagos by 2 goals to 1.
Ikorodu City is handled by Ex Super Eagles player Abiodun Obafemi who is a member of the all conquering squad in Atlanta (1996).
He also represented Nigeria in the LG cup in 1995.