Ikorodu City FC continues to make history in the 2025 President Federation Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA in the Round of 16.
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The Oga Boys turned on the style in the second half to secure their first-ever quarter-final appearance in the prestigious national tournament courtesy of Harrison Austin and Adelani Sola goals in the second half.
It was a tense and tactical first half at a neutral venue, with both sides creating half-chances but failing to find the breakthrough.
Ayo Cole also came on for Alade Solomon to add energy to the midfield, two substitutions which added some fire into the Lagos based based team.
Ikorodu City were dealt an early blow just before the break when midfielder Waliu Ojetoye suffered a knock and had to be replaced.
Ikorodu City responded by making a double substitution at halftime, bringing on Adewale Adebayo and Ayo Cole, which proved to be a masterstroke as the returned with renewed energy and purpose in the second half.
Captain Harrison Austin led by example, opening the scoring in the 53rd minute with a sensational goal directly from a corner kick.
It was a moment of individual brilliance that sparked wild celebrations from the Ikorodu City faithful at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City on Wednesday afternoon.
Just seven minutes later, Shola Adelani added a second goal, latching onto a well-weighted pass from Emmanuel Solomon and slotting it coolly into the bottom corner.
The goal gave the Oga Boys breathing space and effectively sealed the tie.
Ikorodu City will now face Nigeria Premier Football League side Wikki Tourists in the quarter-finals—a tough test, but one the Oga Boys will relish with confidence surging through the camp.
This victory marks another milestone in what has already been a historic season.
The Federation Cup run has become a rallying point for the club and its passionate fan base, as dreams of silverware grow louder with each passing round and keep their chase for continetal football hope alive on on double fronts.
