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Akpakomiza2:
The campaign organisation of the

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sleeknaija:
It was never completed or demolished because of the coastal road your APc government is building?

I always laugh when I see comments by weird people.

1) You gave me an APC government?

2) Did the owners tell you that it was demolished by government for Coastal Road or did they tell you about their disputes with contractors?

I only responded because it's funny, I usually don't engage people that lack common sense.

Pooja!!! @PoojaMedia

Derby on a weekday when 65% of both fans are working class is pure nonsense.

Unfortunately, since the league doesn't rate fans & matchday tickets & hospitality, they can move the date anyhow.

Barbar!c

https://x.com/PoojaMedia/status/2095214647888744743

Sporting Lagos was building its own stadium in the Oniru area (close to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway), but it was never completed.

Aare Musbau @Musbauceo

It's sad and painful to see how sports is managed in this country. Political events takes preference over league games🙆‍♂️

Schedule disrupted cos they are the owner of the stadium🥹

Can't they use Tafawa Balewa Square🤷‍♂️ espcially now that you have 3 clubs in #NPFL27

https://x.com/musbauceo/status/2095167793834434980

Pooja!!! @PoojaMedia

Sporting Lagos has been involved in massive publicity for the Lagos Derby vs. Ikorodu City; vendors have been paid for it, people have bought tickets, and the club is coming to sell their jerseys after much anticipation from fans. Hotels are booked, and BOOM—Onikan Stadium won't be available on Sunday, and the game has been moved back to Friday.

A state with one standard pitch not CAF or FIFA standard that over 8 professional teams are managing, but politics is bigger. ❤️

A very interesting country. 💪🇳🇬

https://x.com/PoojaMedia/status/2095211222803107979

Sir J (J9) @SirJarus

The first NPFL game I wan watch this season.

I don buy 5 tickets for the game.

Shocked to hear they had postponed it for political rally lol

https://x.com/SirJarus/status/2095420116682805685

Sporting Lagos was due to play against Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium) on Sunday, September 6th, 2026. It was going to be the first Lagos derby in the NPFL (the top flight of Nigerian league football) in many years.

However the match was postponed because the APC is due to hold a rally at the same stadium on Tuesday, September 8th and they need to prepare the venue.

Sporting Lagos @SportingLagos

Sporting faithful,

We had really been looking forward to Sunday. After we fought back to get to the NPFL, our first home game was going to be a Lagos derby, and we were going to do it in front of you. It was the perfect way to come back.

Unfortunately, our game against Ikorodu City, originally scheduled for Sunday, September 6th, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 30th. We’ll share the full matchday details once confirmed.

If you have already bought a ticket for Sunday, it will remain valid for our next weekend home game. We will be in touch directly.

We know this is disappointing. Many of you had planned to come with friends, spend the afternoon together and welcome the team home. We were looking forward to that too.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲.

On Sunday, September 13th, we play Inter Lagos. We may be the away team, but it will now be the first time in a decade that two Lagos clubs meet in the top flight.

Please, come. We would love to see you. Home or away does not change what this game means. It is still Sunday. It is still Onikan. It is still a Lagos derby. Let’s make it special.

You, our community, bring our games to life. This is how the Nigerian football league we all believe in will grow, through all of us who keep believing in it.

Thank you for staying with us. The best part is still ahead.

See you on Sunday 💙

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