Category: Shooting Stars
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NPFL: Monday Gideon & Akpan Joshua open goal as 3SC edge Akwa Utd
Monday Gideon and Akpan Joshua opened their 2024/25 NFPL season goal account as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defeated Akwa United 2-1 in one of the matchday nine fixtures, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday in Ibadan, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. A few days after defeating Katsina United on the same turf, the Oluyole Warriors…
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NPFL: Rivers United pip Tornadoes to remain top, Rangers hold Akwa United in Uyo
Rivers United have continued their effective performance in this season’s campaign after edging Niger Tornadoes away from home on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers got a rare away win to maintain their unbeaten against Niger Tornadoes in Minna courtesy of Seiyefa Jackson’s second-half strike. The goal came just two minutes after the start…
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NPFL: Rivers United go beat Shooting to go top
Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rivers United have returned to the zenith of the league following their triumph over Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two second-half goals from Okon Aniekeme and Ndifreke Effiong sealed maximum points for the Pride of Rivers at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. A first-half goal…
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Ogunbote complains about Shooting Stars poor finishing
Despite a dominant performance by Shooting Stars against Enyimba FC on Sunday, the team failed to find the back of the net leading to a goalless draw in front of the large Adamasingba Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The result has left the club’s head coach Gbenga Ogunbote worried, although he assured the fans of a better…
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NPFL: Ogunbote calls for patience from fans after Sunday’s draw
Following a 1-1 draw with Plateau United on Sunday, Gbenga Ogunbote, Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, urged fans to be patient with his team, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The experienced gaffer who has managed numerous clubs in the league attributed the result to the anxiety experienced by many of his new…
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NPFL: Sunday of draws as league enter week 2
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season witnessed an unusual turn of events on Sunday with 4 of the 5 games played ending in a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was a big weekend entirely for the league as only two victories were recorded in 7 games played between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Remo…
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Ogunbote believes Shooting Stars could’ve gotten a better result against Nasarawa
Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Gbenga Ogunbote, was happy his team kick-started the season with a point on the road. However, the tactician revealed he would have been happier, had his side clinched the maximum points against Nasarawa United. Samuel Ayanrinde came off the bench, four minutes from time to…
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Shooting Stars beat Beyond Limit to lift pre season tournament title
Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan have emerge champions of the 2024 Optima Energy Gold Cup at Ikenne on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors defeated Beyond Limit 2-0 to win the 12th edition of the cup final played at the Remo Stars Stadium. With the two sides getting a fair share of chances after…
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Malomo Taofeek joins Albanian side, KF Bylis.
Shooting Stars Sports Club star player, Malomo Taofeek had completed his move to Albanian side, KF Bylis following the expiration of his contract with the Nigeria Premier Football League side, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Malomo Taofeek signed a two-year deal with the club, the Ibadan based club confirmed the news via its social media handles. “We can…
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Shooting Stars deny Remo Stars second pre season tournament title
Shooting Stars Sports Club have emerged champions of the Coal City Cup after edging Remo Stars on Tuesday in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors defeated the Sky Blue Stars 4-1 on penalties after a goalless affair at full time at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. 3SC who qualified as one of the top four of…
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Gbenga Ogunbote optimistic of reaching agreement with 3SC
Shooting Stars Sports Club Coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has revealed he is in talks with the club to renew his contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ogunbote’s two years contract comes to an end after the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/2024 season and has been rumoured to leave the club as his “custom” is. However, report from Mike the…
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Bayelsa United respond to claim of fans inappropriate behaviour
Bayelsa United have responded to claims by their opponents, Shooting Stars Sports Club over the weekend over by its fan, stating the club is civil and not known for such behaviour, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a statement titled “We Are Too Civil for Such Behavior, Bayelsa United Tells 3SC, Describe Them as Bad Losers”, the Yenegao…
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NPFL: Bayelsa United charged for breaching regulatory framework
Bayelsa United have been charged for breaching framework and rule following their matchday 37 encounter against 3SC on Sunday, June 16, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The charges stem from several infractions during the game. Firstly, Bayelsa United failed to provide adequate security and effective crowd control, which resulted in the assault of 3SC goalkeeper Okiemute Odah.…
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FA Cup: Akwa United, Rivers United, Shooting Stars, Enyimba crash out
The intriguing part of the President Federation Cup was witnessed on Wednesday as more Nigeria Premier Football League teams failed to progress to the next round of the competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Enyimba, Shooting Stars and Akwa United were all shown the exit door by Nigeria National League sides, Sokoto United, El Kanemi Warriors…
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FA Cup: Defending champions Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, Lobi Stars, Doma United crash out
Bendel Insurance who won the title in 2023 have been knocked out of the competition by Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourist in the round of 32, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Defending champions gallantly bowed out of the 2024 President Federation Cup. It wasn't our day at the Area3 in Abuja. Our focus now on NPFLMD33 @Sunshine…
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President Federation Cup: High anticipation as round of 32 set up mouthwatering fixtures
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The President Federation Cup has set up highly anticipated matches for the round of 32 as Nigeria Premier Football League sides are set to knock horns this time in the competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. President Federation Cup Round of 32 It is going to be a clash of the Stars?? as we have been drawn against…
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NPFL: Heartland FC 3SC disrupt decent run
Heartland FC upon return to their home ground defeated Shooting Stars Sports Club in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 encounter played on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Naze Millionaires edged the Oluyole Warriors 1-0 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, ending their 3-match winning streak. After 20 minutes of the hosts taking possession while the…
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Morale booster: 3SC players get improved bonus ahead of Lobi Stars visit
In a bid to fire them up for the remaining matches of the 2023/24 NPFL, the management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has dangled improved match bonuses before the players of the Oluyole Warriors. The Executive Chairman of the club, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, charged the players to go for victories in the…