AFCON 2025
Plateau United might be in contention to seal a place on the continent next season with just five matches to the end of the season.
The 2017 champions took a positive step towards achieving what, at the moment seems impossible with a convincing win over Ikorodu City who are in a better position to clinch a continental spot.
Ikorodu City put up a solid display in the first half as they held the host to a goalless draw at the Lafia City Stadium.
However, they fell apart in the second half as the hosts went on a rampage scoring four goals in 40 minutes to seal a 4-1 win.
Ossy Martins bagged Rivers United and Remo Stars forward, Ossy Martins bagged a brace in the victory as Plateau United moved to eighth on the log.
The result leaves Ikorodu City third on the league table but they are threatened by Abia Warriors who are now level on points.
The Umuahia-based side sealed a narrow win over Bayelsa United to move back to the fourth spot on the log.
Chukwuemeka Obioma scored his eighth goal of the season as the hosts pipped the visitors 1-0 on Easter Monday.
