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  • 3SC hold Lobi Stars in Markurdi

    3SC hold Lobi Stars in Markurdi

    • Players to get double away allowance

    Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan proved a hard nut to be cracked at the Aper Aku Stadium on Sunday when they held Lobi Stars to a goalless draw in a week 31 Glo Premier League.

    It was a tough game for the Oluyole Warriors who played with a man down after Babatunde Bright was red carded after colliding with Lobi Stars defender Anthony Agbaji in the 49th minute.

    3SC’s goalkeeper Danladi Isah was the man of the match following his outstanding performances during the match.

    Interestingly, 3SC’s away record against Lobi Stars in the last three seasons have been fruitful, in 2012/13 season Shooting Stars picked a point in Katsina Ala.

    The motivation of the club’s General Manager, Rashidi Balogun also did the magic. It was gathered that he hosted the players during the Ileya celebration and approved a special bonus if they win.

    In a chat with SportingLife, 3SC’s media officer, Jubril Arowolo praised his boys for their fighting spirit during the match.

    Arowolo confirmed that the players will receive double allowances for the draw against Lobi Stars.

    “It’s was a tough game and playing a man down made it tougher. Babatunde Bright received a red card after colliding with a defender,” Arowolo told SportingLife.

    “Our boys played for themselves even after the card. They gave it all and I am happy our attitude gave us a vital point despite the desperation of the home team to win. Honestly, we should not take it away from them. We expected their response and thank God we were lucky to survive. We prepared hard for this game and the point was precious,” he said.

  • 3SC, Akwa United talk tough ahead of tie

    3SC, Akwa United talk tough ahead of tie

    The Media Officer of 3SC, Jubril Arowolo has stated that the Oluyole Warriors won’t take Akwa United for granted when they trade tackle on Sunday in a Glo Premier League Week 30 tie slated for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

    The Ibadan base side lost their last away tie in Enugu despite being very close to nicking a point against Enugu Rangers during the cracker played last weekend.

    Arowolo told SportingLife that they are aware of the prowess of the Promise Keepers who are led by one of their former coaches, Zachary Baraje and that they would be ready for the Uyo side on Sunday.

    “We know that Akwa United are a good side and because of this we have prepared very well for them. They have a very good coach whose credentials cannot be faulted. We will be ready for them,” Arowolo told SportingLife.

    3SC are 11th on the log with 41 points from 29 matches.

    Akwa United head coach, Zachary Baraje on his part said he already knew his mission to Ibadan against 3SC on Sunday.

    Baraje, however, rued his team’s hard luck which has seen them lose matches they ought to have won or at least  scoop a point but noted that they would approach their next game against the Oluyole Warriors cautiously with a hope to get something out of it at the end of the encounter.

    He hinted that their present 15th spot on the log with 34 points from 29 matches does not reflect the stongness of the team.

  • Oliseh watches 3SC beat Abia Warriors

    Oliseh watches 3SC beat Abia Warriors

    Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh was in Ibadan to watch Shooting Stars beat Abia Warriors 2-0 in a Week 26 league match on Sunday.

    3SC now have 38 points from 26 games. Former El Kanemi Warriors striker Sunday Adetunji scored the opening goal in the 28th minute.

    He completed a brace with the second goal to douse the tension as the Chisom Chikatara-led attack in the second half mounted pressure for goal.

    Adetunji has now scored six goals this season.

    In Jos, Giwa FC defeated Lobi Stars 2-0 in a dramatic game.

    Lobi looked good to get a point from the game but in the dying minutes the game turned around for the hosts.

    Hassan Abubakar opened scoring in the 83rd minute, before Aminu Mbai doubled the score two minutes to the end of the game.

  • Nigeria U-23s drop 3SC goalkeeper Akande

    Nigeria U-23s drop 3SC goalkeeper Akande

    AfricanFootball.com can report that Shooting Stars first-choice goalkeeper Abiodun Akande has been dropped for the All Africa Games football event and his place taken by Jimoh Lucky Abdullahi from amateur club 36 Lion of Lagos.

    Akande has for several months been the cover for Rangers shot stopper Emmanuel Daniel, but he has now been asked to leave the team’s training camp in Abuja.

    AfricanFootball.com also scooped that Lucky Abdullahi, who joined the team four days ago, will now be the third goalkeeper for the AAG.

    “There is going to be one big surprise when the list of players to the All Africa Games is made public – Shooting Stars goalkeeper Abiodun Akande has been dropped to the surprise of everyone in camp. The other players couldn’t believe their eyes when he left the camp,” the source told AfricanFootball.com.

    The goalkeepers for the AAG are Emmanuel Daniel (Rangers), Yusuf Mohammed (Pillars) and Jimoh Lucky Abdullahi (36 Lion Lagos).

    Akande is back in Ibadan now but wasn’t available for selection for a Nigeria league Week 26 game on Sunday.

  • Zamalek chase 3SC star Junior Ajayi

    Zamalek chase 3SC star Junior Ajayi

    Egyptian champions Zamalek have stepped up their pursuit of Nigeria U-23 striker Junior Ajayi.

    Owner of 36 Lion Liameed Gaffar, who represents Junior Ajayi, informed AfricanFootball.com  that Zamalek  are now leading the chase for the promising striker.

    “Zamalek are now the most serious club after Junior, but we will have to wait and see how things play out after the All Africa Games,” Gaffar disclosed.

    Gaffar and the player have already discussed with Tunisian clubs Esperance and CS Sfaxien over a transfer, but both proposals eventually hit the rocks.

    “Tunisia would have been one big step towards Junior moving to Europe, but we could not eventually agree on a contract with both Esperance and Sfaxien,” he said.

  • 3SC shock record breakers Nasarawa

    3SC shock record breakers Nasarawa

    Shooting Stars defeated Nasarawa United, who broke a 12-year home invincibility of Kano Pillars last week, 2-1 in Ibadan on Wednesday in a rescheduled Nigeria league Week 24 game.

    Tayo Fabiyi broke the deadlock in the 17th minute to send the Ibadan fans into jubilation.

    Sunday Adetunji doubles the lead of ‘The Oluyole Warriors’ in the 50th minute.

    However, Nasarawa United got their consolation goal on the hour through Thomas Zenke.

    In the 15th minute, goalkeeper Danladi Isah denied Nasarawa with a big save.

    Ebiaku then failed to convert a penalty for Shooting Stars in the 26th minute.

    The hosts played most part of the game with a man down following red card to Moses James in the 36th minute.

    In Port Harcourt, Sharks held Lobi Stars to a goalless draw.

    Lobi Stars efforts to score were thwarted by Sharks goalkeeper Henry Ayodele who was outstanding for the hosts as he pulled off several saves.

  • Wasteful 3SC lose in Kwara

    Wasteful 3SC lose in Kwara

    Shooting Stars fell 1-0 to Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday after they threw away several chances in front of goal including a penalty.

    Shooting Stars have 32 points from 24 games, while Kwara have 29 points.

    Ismaila Gata scored the only goal of the game in the 14th minute when he tapped in after goalkeeper Danladi Isa spilled a shot.

    On the half hour, Ajani Ibrahim failed to score in a one-on-one situation with Kwara goalkeeper Kazeem Yekeen, who pulled off a save.

    Five minutes later, Yekeen cleared Yinka Adedeji’s free kick.

    Two minutes later, Yekeen was on hand to stop 3SC Tope Orelope in another one-on-one situation.

    A minute after that, it was the turn of 3SC goalkeeper Danladi Isa to make a save off Femi Oladapo’s header.

    In the 68th minute, Segun Alebiosu’s effort crashed against the goal post.

    In the 42nd minute, Tope Orelope’s penalty after Akeem Onigbari fouled Tayo Fabiyi inside the box was saved by the outstanding Yekeen.

  • Pillars will stop ‘strong’ 3SC, predicts Ubong Ekpai

    Pillars will stop ‘strong’ 3SC, predicts Ubong Ekpai

    Kano Pillars forward Ubong Ekpai has told AfricanFootball.com that the champions will maintain their home invincibility when they welcome Shooting Stars on Sunday in a Nigeria league Week 23 game.

    Pillars are unbeaten after three matches under new coach Mohammed Babaganaru and are now seven points adrift of league leaders Enyimba.

    Ekpai said Pillars are aware of the opponents’ current form, but still hope to win on Sunday.

    “It is going to be a tough game against Shooting Stars no doubt, they have been in good form, the fact that they beat Heartland 3-1 away is a massive boost to their morale but we are on the high here too,” said the former Akwa United star.

    “We are ready for them and I am sure we will come out with the three points at stake in the game.”

  • Ifeanyi Ubah wants 3SC aces Ajani, Sunday Adetunji

    High-riding Shooting Stars may soon lose two of their top performers -Ajani Ibrahim and Sunday Adetunji – after they caught the eye of the owner of FC IfeanyiUbah.

    A very reliable source stated that the deal may happen sooner than later as moves to get the players have been launched by the Nnewi side after they shone in their game against Heartland at Rojenny Stadium, Oba, near Onitsha, at the weekend.

    “It is very clear that our oga, Ifeanyi Ubah, did not hide his love for the two players after watching them perform and he has started making inquiries on how to get them to join our club,” a source told AfricanFootball.com.

    “Like you know, whatever he wants, he gets. So, I am sure that before long, Sunday Adetunji and Ajani Ibrahim will be unveiled as F.C IfeanyiUbah players.”

    Our source further said that former Rangers, Enyimba and 3SC forward Mishack Chibuikem has already joined the Nnewi side as they look to discover the form that made the team a front runner in the early stages of the season.

  • 3SC’s Akande out of Congo clash

    Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Abiodun Akande has been ruled out of Nigeria’s second leg CAF U-23 Championship qualifier against Congo.

    The goalkeeper just recovered from an ankle injury which saw him miss the first leg which Nigeria won 2-1 in Port-Harcourt.

    “I won’t play the game against Congo this weekend because I just get back to fitness from the ankle injury which made me miss the first leg,” he told AfricanFootball.com.

    “I spoke with the coach and I was told to stay away and get to full fitness for the All Africa Games (AAG) camping. That since I am just returning to action, it will be better not to go for the second leg.

    “It is painful that I will miss both legs against Congo, God knows best. I am solidly behind my team to beat Congo.”

    Akande is back training with 3SC and may man the post in the next game away at El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday.