Category: Shooting Stars
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Warri Wolves advance to Round 16 as NFF confirms Round of 32 Fixtures
Following the expulsion of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan from the 2025 President Federation Cup, Warri Wolves have secured a spot in the Round of 16 without playing, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. In a circular released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Director of Competitions, Ruth David, the Round of 32 matches are set…
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Shooting Stars expelled from 2025 President Federation Cup over ‘Ineligible’ Players
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has confirmed the team’s expulsion from the 2025 President Federation Cup due to allegations of fielding ineligible players, Nigeriasoccerne.com can report. According to a statement released by the club’s media officer, Tosin Omojola, the decision was communicated by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) shortly after 3SC walked…
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Ahmed Taofeeq late strike breaks 3Sc’s heart
Katsina United got an important win at home against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan courtesy of a late strike by Ahmed Taofeeq in their match day 28 fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Shooting Stars Sports had effectively managed the game for almost entire duration of the game, but a late goal denied a point at the…
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Enyimba struggle against 3SC as Nasarawa United beat league leaders Remo Stars
Enyimba FC could not win in Aba against Shooting Stars Sports Club as their struggle this season continues while league leaders Remo Stars were defeated by struggling Nasarawa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephants had to come from a goal down to play a 1-1 draw at…
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Rangers end Remo Stars 8 match-unbeaten as Heartland beat Shooting Stars in Owerri
The highly anticipated clash between the reigning champions of the league, Rangers International, and league leaders Remo Stars ended in favour of the Rangers in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The pulsating encounter saw the Flying Antelopes get the needed revenge for their loss in the first leg against the Sky Blue Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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Enyimba fall in Benin, 3SC unbeaten run end as Pillars get first win in 4 matches
It was all wins for the home teams in the three matches played on Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League match 20 rescheduled games as Kano Pillars returned to winning ways, Shooting Stars unbeaten run end while Enyimba struggle continues, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. People’s Elephant fell once away from home after they lost 0-1 to…
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Losing all points to Plateau United would have been suicidal – Ogunbote
Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Gbenga Ogunbote, said it would have been suicidal had his team surrendered all points to Plateau United in Sunday’s matchday 22 duel. In his post-match interview after the Oluyole Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw by the Peace Boys, Ogunbote, though expressed disappointment over the failure…
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NPFL: Akwa United poor run continue as Bayelsa United hold Kano Pillars in Kano
Akwa United for the third consecutive match could not get a win after they played Abia Warriors while Kano Pillars failed to win at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers lost against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi. Ijioma…
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Consecutive loses for Rangers, Bayelsa United dim Sunshine Stars as Lobi Stars hold Akwa United in Uyo
Reigning Champions, Rangers International have recorded consecutive losses after another loss against El Kanemi Warriors while there were wins for Bayelsa United and Kwara United in some of the matches played in the NPFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. El Kanemi Warriors inflicted another loss to Rangers of Enugu with a 2-1 victory at the Maiduguri…
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Former Shooting Stars players disappointed over unfulfilled cash rewards
Efforts by former players of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) to receive their long-promised rewards for their achievements in the 1998 season have hit another roadblock. Despite winning both the domestic league title and the WAFU Cup that year, the players have yet to receive the full compensation promised to them by the then Military…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars return to winning ways, 3SC continue fine run
Lobi Stars returned to winning ways to help their relegation fight after beating Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League while Shooting Stars Sports Club continued their fine run with a win over Kano Pillars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Daniel Amokachi-led team defeated Plateau United 1-0 in the North Central derby, while Oluyole Warriors defeated…
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Shooting Stars FC announce the disappearance of two players
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), a prominent team in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has announced the unexpected disappearance of two of their players, Victor Ehibe and Abubakar Adeyemi, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. In an official statement, the club expressed concern over the players’ unexplained absences and warned other clubs against engaging…
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Ogunbote praises team spirit after 3SC’s long-awaited away success
Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Gbenga Ogunbote, said it would have been suicidal had his team failed to pick a point from the three southwest derbies. In his post-match interview after last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Sunshine Stars in Ikenne, Ogunbote described the win as a big relief for the team, being…
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NPFL: Nasarawa pip Lobi as 3SC dim Sunshine Stars in Ikenne
Nasarawa United gave their position on the league standings a boost after edging Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture while Shooting Stars got a rare win away against Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners were in front in this North Central Derby through Qamar Adegoke’s goal on 12…
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NPFL: Gbenga Ogunbote faces likely sanction
Coach Gbenga Ogunbote of Shooting Stars Sporting Club has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League for comments made during an interview, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ogunbote’s interview after 3SC’s match against Ikorodu City has raised concerns that are may have breached the framework of the league. “We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements…
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NPFL: Remo Stars take the day in southwest derby, Ikorodu City continue fine run, Abia Warriors return to winning ways
Remo Stars returned to the zenith of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League standings following their win over fellow South-west club, Shooting Stars Sports while Ikorodu City continued their fine run in the mid week matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars defeated 3SC 2-0 courtesy of goals from Sikiru Alimi and Olamilekan Adedayo at…
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NPFL: Ogunbote seeks “level playing ground” against Remo Stars
Shooting Stars Sports Club Coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has called for fair officiating ahead of their southwest derby match against Remo Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oracle as he is called stated this as they prepare for the built to hold on Wednesday (today) at the Remo Stars Stadium. Ogunbote who has been critical of officiating in…
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NPFL: We fought for the 3 points as a team, Anthony Okachi after helping 3SC beat Bayelsa United
Anthony Okachi helped Shooting Stars Sports Club earn maximum points against Bayelsa United in their Sunday encounter in Ibadan, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors came out with all points courtesy of a first half strike from striker Anthony Okachi at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The goal poacher stated after the game that it was a…
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NPFL: Ikorodu City get bragging rights over 3SC in derby clash
Ikorodu City continued their fine run in the Nigeria Premier Football League following their comeback win over Shooting Stars Sports Club on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys got the bragging rights over fellow South-west club, the Oluyole Warriors to make it three consecutive wins this season. The match day 12 encounter saw the visitors…
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NPFL: 3SC end El Kanemi Warriors unbeaten run
Shooting Stars Sports Club beat El Kanemi Warriors in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors thrashed the Borno Army 3-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium to put an end to their unbeaten run after eleven matches. Samuel Ayanrinde started the victory story with a 27…