Isah Ibrahim Leads NPFL Youth League Scorers at Ikenne Centre
At the Ikenne Centre of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League, Ikorodu City’s forward Isah Ibrahim has taken the lead in the race for the zone’s top scorer, having netted three goals after three matches.
His sharp form in front of goal has set him apart from the chasing pack, which includes Akinocchio Mervielle of Remo Stars, as well as Mubaraq Hamed and Adebayo Oni of Kwara United, each with two goals to their name.
Following a brief rest day, Matchday 3 resumed on Thursday with three fixtures that added fresh intensity to the competition. In the opening game, Kwara United made a bold push for qualification by handing Shooting Stars a convincing 3–0 defeat.
The result not only boosted Kwara United’s goal difference but also strengthened their claim for one of the two available spots from the group.
The second match of the day saw Bendel Insurance and Sunshine Stars battle to a goalless draw. Despite flashes of attacking intent from both sides, neither team could find the breakthrough, leaving them to settle for a point apiece.
The headline fixture of the day featured a top-of-the-table clash between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City. With both teams eager to maintain their dominance in the group, the match was fiercely contested and lived up to its billing.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, and the game concluded in a goalless stalemate. The result keeps the group standings tight and the race for qualification wide open.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes remain on Isah Ibrahim, whose clinical finishing continues to set the pace in the Golden Boot race. With more matches ahead, the competition promises further excitement and drama.
