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  • Ibrahim expecting a better second stanza for 3SC

    Ibrahim expecting a better second stanza for 3SC

    Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) striker, Ajani Ibrahim has told SportingLife that he is expecting a better second stanza of the league after his four goals helped the Oluyole Warriors to end the first stanza on 11th spot on the log with26 points from 19 matches.

    Ibrahim who crossed to the Ibadan side from Sunshine Stars has netted against Giwa FC (two goals) and one each against Lobi Stars and El Kanemi Warriors all in front of the club’s fans at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

    The former U-23 invitee revealed that he was elated to score in 3SC last two home matches before the end of the first stanza and that he would be happier to add more when the second stanza kicks off.

    Ibrahim said: “I am happy to have ended the first stanza on a good note. I am looking forward to the second stanza with more optimism to score more goals to help Shooting Stars on the league table.”

  • Moses James 3SC match winner against El Kanemi

    Moses James 3SC match winner against El Kanemi

    Moses James was Shooting Stars hero as they pipped El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 in a Week 19 game of the Nigeria League in Ibadan on Sunday.

    Shooting Stars now have 26 points from 19 games, while El Kanemi have 24 points from 18 games.

    The visiting team took the lead in the 62nd minute through Ibrahim Mustapha following a mix-up in ‘The Oluyole Warriors’ defence.

    Three minutes later, Ajani Ibrahim restored parity for Shooting Stars when he headed home a free kick.

    James’ superb volley in the 77th minute off a rebound sealed the victory for the hosts.

    In the sixth minute, Tope Orelope had the first shot at goal which was dealt with by George Michael in goal for El Kanemi.

    In the 13th minute, Orelope delivered a superb free kick, but the El Kanemi goalkeeper was there to deny him again.

    El Kanemi shot stopper was again on hand to stop Wasiu Jiimoh in the 18th minute.

    In the 39th minute, it was Suleiman Dori who made a timely clearance off Wasiu Jimoh’s cross before Orelope could head home.

    Holidaying 3SC goalkeeper Abubakar Adamu was involved in the action for the first time in the game in the 56th minute, when he rushed out to cut a counter attack by El Kanemi.

    With eight minutes to the end, Muyiwa Lawal hit the cross bar for 3SC.

  • 3SC snatch a point at Taraba

    3SC snatch a point at Taraba

    Shooting Stars continued their resurgence in the Nigeria league when they earned a point in a Week 14 game off hosts FC Taraba in Makurdi on Saturday following a 1-1 draw.

    3SC now have 14 points from 13 games, while Taraba have 11 points from 14 games.

    3SC have now gone four games unbeaten under new coach Gbenga Ogunbote.

    Taraba, on the other hand, have now gone 12 games without a win as they last won a game in a Week 2 game when they beat Akwa United 1-0 in Uyo courtesy Usman Mohammed’s goal.

    Ivorian forward, Boris Konan broke the deadlock on the hour to give hosts Taraba a 1-0 lead.

    Substitute Muyiwa Lawal leveled scores for 3SC in the 87th minute when he fired home in a free kick from the edge of the box.

    The first 45 minutes ended goalless with 3SC the more attack-minded team.

    In the second minute, Nigeria U23 forward Junior Ajayi fired a long-range shot at goal, but it screamed off its target. Eight minutes later, Haliru Hashim missed a chance to put Taraba in front. In the 15th minute, Ajani Ibrahim’s corner was punched to safety by Taraba goalkeeper Chinedu Kakawa.

    Five minutes later, Sodiq Suraj made sure the game remained goalless as he made a goal line clearance to deny Chinedu Ohanachom of Taraba.

    In the 35th minute, Junior Ajayi then forced a save from Chinedu Kakawa with a header.

  • 3SC admit Ikhana’s attack

    3SC admit Ikhana’s attack

    The management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has admitted regrettably the beating up of Enyimba technical adviser, Kadiri Ikhana.

    Reports had it that the former Nasarawa United coach was attacked by yet-to-be-identified men after a goalless draw in an NPFL match day 13 clash in Ibadan.

    An official of the side, Jubril Arowolo, said the management has confirmed the off-the-pitch attack on Ikhana after thorough investigation and has mapped out a plan to fish out the culprit for punishment.

    “We have confirmed the alleged attack on Enyimba head coach, Kadiri Ikhana, by disgruntled elements. This was after a thorough investigation from various quarters and concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the culprit(s).

    “The person(s) will be immediately handed over to the police for prosecution aimed at deterring and discouraging any would-be attackers. We wondered what could have prompted the assault on Ikhana with the friendly way the visitors were applauded on arrival and after the game. We want to submit that the attack must have been sponsored by person(s) bent on bringing the name of the club to disrepute.

    “We have reached out to Enyimba to express our displeasure with what happened as well as assured that no effort will be spared toward arresting the offender(s).

    “Enyimba have been helpful in our effort to identify the person(s) involved, both clubs are brothers and we will stop at nothing to protect the long-standing and healthy relationships,” said Arowolo to supersport.com.

    The shared points against Enyimba have taken 3SC’s total earnings to 13 from a possible 39 with a match at hand against Warri Wolves.

  • Enyimba hold 3SC in Ibadan

    Enyimba hold 3SC in Ibadan

    Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) failed to get maximum points at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, against Enyimba in a Glo Premier League Week 13 tie played yesterday.

    The Oluyole Warriors were looking forward to gaining their second home win since the appointment of new head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, but the coach Kadiri Ikhana-tutored lads were resolute till the end of the game.

    Enyimba are fourth on the log with 23 points from 13 matches while 3SC moved to 13 points from 12 games.

     

  • 3SC hail Ogunbote immediate impact

    3SC hail Ogunbote immediate impact

    Shooting Stars players have saluted the huge impact coach Gbenga Ogunbote has made to the Ibadan club on his arrival.

    Ogunbote is unbeaten in his first two games in charge of ‘The Oluyole Warriors’ – 3-0 home win over Lobi and 0-0 at Bayelsa United.

    Nigeria U-23 goalkeeper Abiodun Akande said Ogunbote’s influence has been such that 3SC played their best game of the season thus far on Sunday when they spanked Lobi Stars.

    “My club are on the rise again. The new coach has brought something different. He has motivated the players and I have never seen us play the way we did against Lobi, I think it’s a new era of good fortune for 3SC, fans should keep supporting us and be patient,” Akande told AfricanFootball.com.

    “Let me thank God first for the improvement in my team. The new coach has brought something different into the team. Right from the training it has been different and that has been the secret behind our performance in the last two games,” added defender Suraj Sodiq.

    “Everyone is challenged to do well. He has been wonderful and I can say this is the new 3SC.

    “We will keep working hard to get better game after game.”

    3SC are now 15th on the league table with 12 points after they were at the bottom of the standings for the better part of the season.

  • 3SC new boy in brilliant debut

    3SC new boy in brilliant debut

    Kwara Football Academy and under-20 star, Wasiu Jimoh, made a brilliant start to his 3SC career, as the new gaffer, Gbenga Ogunbote, handed him his debut against Lobi Stars.

    Jimoh joined the club on the eve of the resumption of the league and was named in the starting 11.

    “I’m pleased with my debut for 3SC, but would have loved to score. It’s a good start for me and I will continue to work hard,” he told supersport.com.

    Lobi Stars goalkeeper, Terkaa Melai, prevented Jimoh from making a goalscoring debut after Ibrahim Ajani’s opener.

    However, 3SC eventually increased their tally when Junior Ajayi finished a Jimoh effort parried by Melai.

    Appreciative fans of the Ibadan side gave him a standing ovation when he was eventually substituted.

    Blessed with canons in his boots, Jimoh’s match day performance will certainly earn him another start at Bayelsa United today.

    The youngster was in  Manu Garba’s side that won the Africa Youth Championship (AYC) in Senegal, but missed the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

     

  • Akwa United beat 3SC 2-1

    Akwa United beat 3SC 2-1

    Akwa United got morale boosting win in the Glo Premier League Week 10 matches decided in Uyo against 3SC yesterday.

    The Promise Keepers had to come back from a goal down before two second half goals fetched them the maximum points that lifted them to 11 points from 10 matches on the log.

    The Oluyole Warriors stunned the fans at the Uyo Township Stadium when Nojeem Olukokun scored the opener for the visitors in the 24th minute but two goals by Aniekpeno Udoh and Namso Edo in the 59th and 73rd minutes were enough to overturn the Ibadan side’s first half lead.

  • 3SC eye point at Nasarawa Utd

    3SC eye point at Nasarawa Utd

    3SC goalkeeper, Kola Ige has said his side will earn their first point of the season at Nasarawa United.

    The Oluyole Warriors will be the guests of the Solid Miners in Sunday’s Glo Premier League match day 4 encounter at the Lafia Township Stadium.

    Ige said his side have gone the extra mile to prepare adequately with the  aim  of ending their winless streak so far at the ongoing league season. “We’re training hard at resuming our campaign with at least a point at Nasarawa United in Lafia on Sunday. We have rested during the break and we pray things will change for the better .

    “Of course, we quite understand the encounter will be difficult but we’re condemned to salvage something positive for ourselves. We believe that if Heartland could come down here to Ibadan to grab three maximum points at our expense it’s quite possible, too for us to go to Lafia to earn a decent result.

    “Further poor results will practically kill our morale going ahead in our comeback to the topflight so we must fight hard to avoid such occurrence,” said the former Flying Eagles shot stopper to supersport.com.

    The Ibadan-based side are yet to earn a point in the three-week old Nigerian topflight though with a game at hand against Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars.

  • Write off 3SC at your peril, warns Olabiyi

    Write off 3SC at your peril, warns Olabiyi

    3SC midfielder Rasheed Olabiyi has backed his team to bounce back to winning ways in the league after a shaky start to life back in the top flight.

    The former Enyimba player told AfricanFootball.com it was too early to write off 3SC as they will come through as the league gathers momentum.

    “It is true that we lost our first two games of the season which was so painful, but that’s football. That does not mean we are a bad team. I strongly believe that we will get it right and do well this season,” Olabiyi told AfricanFootball.com

    He also revealed why he joined 3SC despite interests from bigger clubs some of who are campaigning on the continent.

    “I just decided to follow my heart, and I’m very happy to come back home and play on my soil,” he said.