Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan secured a 2-0 home win over Abia Warriors FC at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan on Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The opening goal came in the 22nd minute when Ayobami Junior found the net to put 3SC ahead. Late in the game, Qamar Adegoke sealed the victory for the Oluyole Warriors in the 86th minute, benefitting from an assist by Ismail Ayodele.
Abia Warriors, who arrived in Ibadan off the back of a 2-0 win over El Kanemi Warriors, saw their momentum checked by 3SC’s disciplined performance. 3SC’s win lifted them into second place on the league table.
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Football is as much about timing as it is about technique. For Shooting Stars, this victory exemplifies seizing a moment—a home win, a tidy scoreline, and a rise up the table. Ayobami Junior’s early strike set the tone Qamar Adegoke’s late goal confirmed intent. In a league as tight as the NPFL, that blend of start-strong and finish-strong is often the difference between hope and stability.
For Abia Warriors, this result is a reminder that momentum can be fragile. They entered Ibadan off a win, but fell short when faced with a team equally motivated and with home advantage. Their inability to break through 3SC’s defence, to convert chances or shift rhythm, will require reflection. The league does not reward complacency.
This match also highlights broader themes in Nigerian club football the importance of home-ground advantage, the value of tactical discipline, and the cost of small moments early goal concessions, late lapses. If 3SC consolidates this win into a run, they may position themselves as genuine contenders. If Abia Warriors recover quickly, this will serve as a wake-up call rather than a setback.
In the weeks ahead, both teams face tests of character. Will 3SC build upon this rise or settle into inconsistency? Will Abia Warriors respond with resilience or see this as the beginning of slip? The answer will shape their seasons.
Did You Know?
- The match was played at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, which serves as 3SC’s home ground in Ibadan.
- The second goal came very late in the 86th minute indicating 3SC’s persistence and ability to finish strong.
- The win elevated 3SC to second place in the NPFL standings after Matchday 9.
- Abia Warriors had entered the game fresh off a 2-0 win over El Kanemi Warriors, highlighting how quickly form can shift in the league.
- Ayobami Junior’s goal in the 22nd minute broke the deadlock and proved crucial in a match where the margin of victory was narrow.
