I’ve been following Tijani Kabiru for some time now, and after witnessing his thunderous left-footed strike against Plateau United in Jos, my conscience won’t let me stay silent. His goal helped Shooting Stars SC secure a vital 1-1 away draw, keeping their continental ambitions alive. The 2002-born midfield maestro has been nothing short of outstanding…
Shooting Stars SC head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has hailed his team’s resilience after securing a 2-0 win over Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, in their NPFL Matchday 21 fixture on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The Oluyole Warriors kicked off the second half of the season with a solid performance, earning three…
3SC 2-0 Nasarawa United: Oluyole Warriors Extend Winning Streak, Maintain Clean Sheet Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday. The win marks their sixth consecutive triumph without conceding a goal….
Nasarawa United has made a significant addition to their squad by signing Jos-born attacking midfielder Aliyu Abubakar, a move that has sparked intrigue among fans and football analysts alike. Known for his technical prowess and versatility, Abubakar’s decision to join the struggling NPFL side has drawn attention, especially given his impressive stint at Shooting Stars…
A 10-man Shooting Stars of Ibadan defied the odds as they broke their Optima Energy Gold Cup final jinx, as they emerged champions of the 12th edition beating defending kings Beyond Limits 2-0 in a tantalizing clash at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday. It was heartbreak for Beyond Limits who, despite an impressive performance,…
In a thrilling semi-final of the Optima Energy Gold Cup Preseason Tournament, Shooting Stars secured a narrow victory against Benin Premier League side, Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC, despite being reduced to ten men. The win sets up an epic final clash with defending champions Beyond Limits. Key to Shooting Stars’…
Ten-man Shooting Stars got the better off Benin Premier League Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC by a goal in the second semis of the Optima Energy Gold Cup, to set up an epic clash with defending champions Beyond Limits. At the quarter of an hour, Shooting Stars could have gone ahead,…
Osun United were no match for Shooting Stars, who claimed the South-West Derby bragging rights in the 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament. The Group B Matchday 2 fixture played on Sunday at the FC Ebedei Stadium, Sagamu, had Osun United being taught some football lessons, while a poor decision from…
Shooting Stars optimistically began their Optima Energy Gold Cup quest after drawing with newly-promoted Ikorodu City in the Group B second MatchDay One fixture at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Shagamu. The two Southwest Derby Nigeria Premier Football League sides produced some fireworks and displayed what their fans should expect in the season. Both teams…
The 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament is set to kick off on Thursday, August 15, with eight top teams confirming their participation. The tournament, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious football pre-season events, will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and the FC Ebedei Stadium…
Shooting Stars of Ibadan made it to a third consecutive semi-final of the Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament after they defeated former champions Niger Tornadoes 2-1 on Monday. The FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu hosted the Matchday 2 titanic battle between the two Nigeria Premier Football League teams; however, Tornadoes would have savaged a…