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  • Aftermath of Bauchi defeat: Tornadoes vow to cage 3SC in Lokoja

    Aftermath of Bauchi defeat: Tornadoes vow to cage 3SC in Lokoja

    Fresh from the bruises of  the 2-1 defeat  in the hands of  Wikki Tourist of Bauchi at the weekend, Niger Tornadoes have declared operation cage 3sc in Lokoja as the Minna side who have been using the Conference Town as their home ground prepare to  tackle the  Oluyole Warriors today.

    Tornadoes goal monger Ismaila Gata who revealed the plan of the team vowed to stop the visitors from picking a point in the match 8 showdown.

    Gata, who has scored four goals in five  appearances for Tornadoes, confessed that the team is sad especially after  throwing away a  0-1 lead in Bauchi in Matchday 7 which gave  Wikki an edge to come from behind to earn a  2-1 victory

    The players, according to him, are determined to wreck the Ibadan based side to return smiles on the faces of their fans who may have been disappointed by the Bauchi flop .

    “The Bauchi tie is one we should have won because we shot into the lead before losing grip. We want to make amends so 3Sc should forget about getting a point in Lokoja,” he said.

    The former Kwara United ace revealed that the players sat down to review last week’s performance and decided to keep mistakes at arms length.

    “We have been playing good football, the management of the club is solidly behind us, and we must put smiles on their faces as well as the entire Nigerlites. We know how passionate the people of Niger State are about the club. We will make sure 3SC leave Lokoja empty handed, that is our resolve”, he said.

    He, however, appealed to the supporters of the club to have faith in  them especially now that they have found their rhythm, assuring that soon they will start picking points from away matches. Tornadoes are presently 15 on the log and will after today’s match  travel at the weekend  to Umauhia for Matchday 9 against Abia Warriors.

  • 3SC to get new bus, jerseys

    3SC to get new bus, jerseys

    General Manager of Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan, Rashid Balogun has hinted that the club is set to acquire a brand new bus and jerseys.

    The Oluyole Warriors host Lobi Stars of Makurdi at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

    NaijaSportsXtra gathered from the astute soccer boss when he came to see the players in their Ijebu-Ode camp last week.

    “Efforts are underway to ensure that we undergo a hitch-free season, by so doing we intend to buy a brand new Toyota Coaster bus for the team and new jerseys that will have our shirt sponsor on them,” he said.

    It was gathered that club and one of the betting firm in Nigeria have agreed on a fee to have their name on the Shooting Stars jersey.

    Balogun also assured fans of the club that they could win a silverware this season following the signing of ex-Enyimba FC of Aba coach, Kadiri Ikhana by the management.

  • TECHNICAL ADVISER JOB: 3SC may pick Henry Abiodun

    TECHNICAL ADVISER JOB: 3SC may pick Henry Abiodun

    • To unveil new coach next week

    Former Sunshine Stars of Akure coach, Henry Abiodun has been favoured to be named as the new Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.

    SportingLife understands that Abiodun and former Enyimba coach, Kadiri Ikhana applied for the  job.

    It is believed that  Abiodun and Ikhana have been interviewed for the job.

    The position became vacant following the exit of the former manager, Gbenga Ogunbote who has joined Giwa FC of Jos.

    A source in Ibadan told SportingLife that: “Abiodun and Ikhana wanted the job but the way things are now I think Henry Abiodun could land the job.”

    However, news filtered in on Thursday evening that the Oluyole Warriors management would unveil Khadiri Ikhana as the new technical adviser on Friday.

    But when contacted to confirm Ikhana’s unveiling, the club’s media officer, Jubril Arowolo told SportingLife that he was not aware of any unveiling of a new coach on Friday.

    “We don’t know where the people got the report that we want to unveil Ikhana today (Friday). There is no truth in that story. We have not picked anybody but we would decide on that by next week. As at today (Friday) there is no unveiling of any coach in our camp but if at all there is going to be a new technical adviser it should be by next week.

    “People should get things right. We have a coach on ground which is Bright Omokaro. Ogunbote was our technical adviser, so if anybody is coming in, he is coming in as a technical adviser. Our coach who assisted Ogunbote is Bright Omokaro. He has been in charge since the beginning of the preparation and he is very much in charge. So I don’t know anything about the unveiling of a new coach,” Arowolo told SportingLife.

  • 3SC’s GM calls for suppport

    3SC’s GM calls for suppport

    Shooting Stars General Manager, Rasheed Balogun has urged the followers of the Oluyole Warriors to embrace the plans of the management to move the club to the next level.

    The football administrator shed more light on the fan base project, plans of the management, the exit of Gbenga Ogunbote and other issues.

    “The fan base project has come to stay. We have decided to take the club back to the supporters. We are going to have an account for the project. The fans can make a choice to choose any of the available payment. There are three categories – N50,000, N20,000 and N5,000.

    “A committee will be set-up for this purpose. The committee will manage the funds generated. The committee will be accountable to the fans. We are going to be auditing the account of the fan base project.

    “I’m committed to the project of the Oluyole Warriors. I urge the followers and supporters of the club to continue to believe in the vision of the management.”

    After the departure of Gbenga Ogunbote to Giwa Football Club of Jos, the technical affairs of the Oluyole Warriors has been managed by Bright Omakaro.

    “Life must continue, we have moved on after the exit of coach Gbenga Ogunbote. Former Nigeria international Bright Omokaro is currently in charge of the team but in the coming days we will name a new head coach for the darling team of the people of Oyo State,” he concluded.

     

  • 3SC, Lobi will be a cracker in Ibadan- Imenger

    3SC, Lobi will be a cracker in Ibadan- Imenger

    The Team Manager of Lobi Stars, Barnabas Imenger has expressed relief at the opening day fixture of the 2015/2016 season which pitted them with 3SC reiterating that the tie would be a cracker in Ibadan.

    The Pride of Benue have alleged raided some of the players of the Oluyole Warriors but Imenger in a chat with SportingLife noted that Lobi would like to start the season well hence their resolve to storm Ibadan with their best legs so as to commence the season well.

    Imenger said that an impressive start against 3SC will no doubt set the tone for a brighter season devoid of relegation battle of previous seasons.

  • Five new players arrive 3SC camp Monday

    Five new players arrive 3SC camp Monday

    SportingLife can report that shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will beef up its squad with additional five players.

    A top source at the club’s camp in Ibadan said the players will include four players and one goalkeeper.

    It is understood that the club is planning to retain 24 out of its old players.

    “Normalcy has returned into the team and we know where we are going now. We have contacted five players that will be added to the bulk of 24 players retained. They will resume camping on Monday God’s willing,” a source told SportingLife.

    The General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Rasheed Balogun had on Monday during a press conference in Ibadan stressed that their outstanding players like Ajani Ibrahim, Cletus Itodo, Alaba Osawe, Jamiu Alimi, Seun Akinyemi, Babatunde Bright, Suraj Sodiq, Afesso Attah, Ebiaku, Sunday Adetunji, Adamu Mohammed, Yinka Adedeji and Ibrahim Salau will not leave the club for any price.

    He officially confirmed that Tope Orelope, Kelly Kester have moved to Enyimba FC while Abiodun Akande joined Sunshine Stars.

    The GM has, however, confirmed the exit of coach Gbenga Ogunbote to Giwa FC and wish him best of luck.

    Balogun said a new technical adviser will be named as soon as possible if need be.

  • 3SC to name Ogunbote’s replacement next week

    3SC to name Ogunbote’s replacement next week

    3SC will name new head coach to replace former helmsman, Gbenga Ogunbote who moved to Giwa FC recently, a top official of the club has told SportingLife.

    The defection of Ogunbote hit the Oluyole Warriors and many of their supporters by surprise by the Media Officer of the club, Jubril Arowolo told SportingLife that the vacuum created by the ex-coach will in no way derail the club’s quest for honours in the league and the Federation Cup next season.

    He said the Ibadan side have remained active even before Ogunbote made his intention known and that the players have been training very hard and preparing for life ahead of next season.

    “We will get a new coach next week, the General Manager, Rasheed Balogun has told the media. We have not be resting ever since we Ogunbote left. Our training has been going on well and by next week we will name our new coach to complement the work of others in the technical crew,” Arowolo revealed to SportingLife.

  • 3SC ‘s budget cut forced Ogunbote out

    3SC ‘s budget cut forced Ogunbote out

    Massive budget cuts and the uncertain financial security  drove Gbenga Ogunbote out of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).

    News of Ogunbote leaving Adamasimgba was reported early Friday and his destination is said to be Giwa FC; a deal that was near completion.

    Sources say the coach had given the General Manager his words to continue with the team but the budget for Sunshine Stars was cut drastically and this will limit their transfer activities and payment of salaries will become a bigger problem than it was last season.

    “The coach spoke with the GM and it is believed he gave the club his word to continue. However,  when news of the state government slashing the N20m allocation to N12.5m, he was left with no choice than to move on.

    “Shooting Stars owed it players a back log of allowances which have not been paid but has also not been an issue. But, if you consider the implication of that budget cut no coach will stick around to find out the consequences,”he said.

  • 3SC beat FC IfeanyiUbah 2-1

    3SC beat FC IfeanyiUbah 2-1

    Shooting Stars defeated IfeanyiUbah 2-1 in a Week 36 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday in Ibadan.

    Former Sunshine Stars forward Ibrahim Ajani broke the deadlock in the 27th minute.

    Cletus Itodo’s free kick slipped away from Chidiebere Eze in goal for IfeanyiUbah for Shooting Stars second goal in the 48th minute.

    Former Shooting Stars forward Menshak Chukwuibukem scored IfeanyiUbah’s consolationy goal from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute after Alaba Osawe hacked down Stephen Chukwudi.

    In the 14th minute, Sibi Gwar’s acrobatic effort was saved by IfeanyiUbah’s goalkeeper.

    3SC goalkeeper Afeso Attah saved in the 55th minute off Austin Oladapo’s effort.

    Substitute Mohammed Lawal then had his free kick come off the goal post with 10 minutes to end the game.

  • Ikhana: 3SC were fortunate not lose by wide margin

    Ikhana: 3SC were fortunate not lose by wide margin

    Kadiri Ikhana is still upbeat that Enyimba can get an away win from their remaining three road trips to Lafia, Umuahia and Akure and thus seal their much anticipated record setting seventh league title at the end of the season.

    Enyimba clawed their way back in their last game at home to 3SC before beating the Oluyole Warriors 2-1 at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba and Ikhana told SportingLife that the Ibadan side were one of the most fortunate teams that visited Aba this season.

    Ikhana revealedthat with three points in their kitty they would be travelling to Lafia for the weekend tie with Nasarawa United with similar conviction that the tie could be the venue where they would get the much desired away points to seal their seventh league title obsession.

    He said Enyimba won’t be blurred with the fact that they are currently ahead of others with five points adding that they would keep on exerting themselves until they are aware that they have been declared the league champions.

    “I will say without mincing words that 3SC were very lucky to only lose this game by a goal margin. My boys created about six promising chances in the first half  and lost almost all and it was the same in the second half. We are glad we won and are still on top of the league with five points.

    “We will continue to approach all our remaining matches with caution knowing that a win in either Lafia, Umuahia or Akure would ensure we win the league at the end of the season,” Ikhana told SportingLife.

    Enyimba are on top of the league table with 61 points from 33 matches and they have matches against Nasarawa United, Kwara United, Warri Wolves and Sunshine Stars before the end of the season.