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|By Kehinde Olaniyi & Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan now wears a new look ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday four fixtures between Shooting Stars and Katsina United which has been rescheduled to Monday, January 3rd, 2022.   OyoSportsNews in a visit to the stadium this evening sighted groundsmen and other support staff putting necessary touches to the facility. The newly installed grass pitch was not left behind as it was wearing a new look after several wetting through pipes and other means but not water sprinklers. Coincidentally, Shooting Stars players and officials after returning from Makurdi where they lost 2-1 to Lobi Stars last Wednesday were on the field for their usual training session and preparation ahead of Katsina United encounter.  A 3SC top official told OyoSportsNews that all players are fully fit without injury and suspension before Monday cracker.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Ibadan Football Association League will restart with Saki United locking horns with VIA Academy on January 6, 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (Liberty) Ibadan. Recall that the Ibadan Football Association understand Barrister Rotimi Alli announced on December 23rd that league has been temporarily suspended for 15 days due to yuletide season. However the association through its media officer, Folorunsho Oyelakin fondly called 'Hoyeh' announced that the league will resume January 6 with fixtures involving Saki United against VIA Academy at 2pm while Adewale SC will confront Shooting Stars SC by 4pm. Hoyeh speaks further that any adjustment on the league fixtures will be communicated to affected teams in due course.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Chief coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, admitted that loss of focus on tbe part of the team, was responsible for the 1-2 loss to Lobi Stars of Makurdi. The Oluyole Warriors surrendered a first half lead, courtesy of Akilu Mohammed's 40th minute goal to fall 1-2 to the homers in a NPFL matchday three encounter played at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi. Speaking after the game, in which two second half goals, gave Lobi Stars all three points, Agoye, said his boys failed to take the advantage they had in the duel. "We met a very good Lobi Stars team, a team that is well coached but when you make mistakes, you get punished. That was exactly what happened in the game. "We lost focus and we paid dearly for it. We had the advantages but we refused to take them. If we had taken our advantages, the chances we had, I think it would have been a different story", sated the.3SC sweat m

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  Remo Stars forward, Adekunle Oyedele has praised his teammates despite being held to a disappointing goalless home draw by Nasarawa United at the Stars stadium this evening. It was ultimately a disappointing draw for the stars, after their first away win over MFM in league opener and 3-0 victory against Heartland last Sunday. But despite the home draw, Adekunle Oyedele has commemded his teammates for showing good spirit throughout the clash. “It was not the result we wanted but football might be funny and unpredictable at times," Oyedele said. “0-0 is not what we were expecting but it gives us another chance at Dakkada to continue trying to win in our next away fixture." Oyedele, who was ruled out of the encounter due to injury he picked against Heartland last Sunday told OyoSportsNews that the team aggression, desire and ambition were intact and superb but believed Nasarawa United delay antics a

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  Edith Agoye's Shooting Stars have been handed an injury boost with Dare Dede and Henry Ndedi returning to first-team training. The Oluyole Warriors preferred number one shot stopper was on duty on matchday one against Gombe United at Pantami stadium on December 19. After making 10 saves from 16 attempts by the Scorpions, Dede was replaced by Olaide Okanlawon after suffering a knock. OyoSportsNews gathered that Dede was part of the squad that travelled to Makurdi on Monday and was spotted at the Aper Aku stadium yesterday during Shooting Stars training session ahead of this afternoon match against Lobi Stars. News of Dede's return will be good news for boss Agoye, who was recently survived Akwa United brilliant performance at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Meanwhile, Henry Ndedi also made his return after missing Akwa United match due to bookings. He was sent off after receiving two yell

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update   Ilaji FC is set to conduct open trials for talented football from 10th to 17th, 2022 at Ilaji football pitch, Akanran, Ibadan. The recruitments will be made keeping an eye on the youth team which will be participating in the Nigeria Nationwide League One next season. According to Ilaji FC Head Coach and Sports Manager, Babatunde Odubola popularly called 'Ziko'. The trials are open for interested and talented players in and outside Oyo state and due to the ongoing pandemic, all players in the venue are instructed to follow the COVID-19 protocol. Wearing masks is mandatory for all. Ziko told OyoSportsNews that Ilaji FC players are expected to resume camp January 7th, 2022 while players on trials are also expected on January 9. He added that accomodations are free for players but the management of Ilaji hotels and sports resort would not be responsible for feeding and transportation.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  2021 semi finalist at the just concluded GSM Pre-season Tournament, Ilaji FC has been given approval by the Nigeria Nationwide League body to participate at the Nigeria Nationwide League One 2021/2022 season. Ilaji FC, a team primarily designed as a football academy is owned and managed by Chief Dotun Sanusi who doubles as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort. OyoSportsNews In a private chats with Ilaji FC Head Coach and Sports Manager, Babatunde Odubola popularly called 'Ziko' informed that Ilaji FC will officially participate at the Nigeria Nationwide League One next season. He stressed further that the team has been officially registered and approved by the league body. "I'm glad to inform you that we will be participating at the next NLO next season for the first time. Approval and registration have been completed, confirmed and granted. As at now, g

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  Shooting Stars Team Manager Dimeji Lawal wasn’t happy with his side’s performance against Akwa United, but he was at least pleased with the character they showed to salvage a draw. The Oluyole Warriors looked as if they were heading for a first home defeat in their first home fixture in the Nigeria Professional Football League when Utibe Archibong got the visitors in front at the 29th minute. But the hosts responded and earned themselves a point deep into added time when Ayo Adejubu struck home an equaliser for Shooting Stars at the 90th minute. Lawal explained that the attitude shown by his players in those final minutes had satisfied him. "Playing the champions is not supposed to be easy and in fact, it wasn't easy but we showed character and commitment. We can always get better and moving on the right direction." The former Julius Berger and Real Madrid B player also bemoaned NPFL mid week

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  It was a best of grassroots football actions at railways football field in Ibadan on Boxing Day when two faith based football teams CCC Rehoboth and Shafaudeen Patriots locked horns at the final of the 2021 Solat Telecoms Xmas Football tournament organized by Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of Nigeria, (GRAFTADEAN). The Celestial Church football team at the end of the match defeated the Islamic team with two goals to one to claim the five hundred thousand naira star prize while the runners-up got three hundred thousand, while the second runners-up, Debos Motors FC received two hundred cash prizes. The CEO of Solat Telecoms, the firm that powered the event, Ganiyu Hammed in his speech said he’s always delighted to invest into the promotion of grassroots football in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State because he had once played grassroots football believing he could make a career out of i

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  Ayo Adejubu rescued a point for Shooting Stars with a late equaliser against Akwa United and his solo finish was then branded “stupid” by Akwa United Head Coach Kennedy Boboye. Asked about his overall assessment on the match, Boboye was quick to replied: "We played very well but we conceded a stupid goal due to lack of concentration from my players." On the Nigeria Professional Football League table, Remo Stars and Enyimba currently occupied first and second position respectively with six points. Akwa United are on third position with four points while Shooting Stars are on 15th position with two points after matchday two.

|By Oluseyi Adedire & Kehinde Olaniyi| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update  Akwa United gaffer, Kennedy Boboye has blamed Akwa United 1-1 draw with Shooting Stars on a "lack of concentration" from his players. The visitors went ahead in the first half thanks to Utibe Archibong smart finish at the 29 minutes, but succumbed to a late equaliser from Shooting Stars' Ayo Adejubu which denied them three points at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan - and Boboye says his team as a whole were to blame for dropping too deep and letting the Oluyole Warriors back into the match. "I came here to pick three points, nothing but three points. My plan is to attack and enjoy the game. We conceded a late goal due to lack of concentration from my players." Asked about the performances of the two teams, Boboye replied: "Of course we played better than Shooting Stars right from the kick-off. Inspite of the 1-0 lead in the first half, we didn&

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Henry Ndidi will not be included in Shooting Stars team selection for Sunday afternoon (today) clash against Akwa United. The defensive midfielder was sent off after picking up his second yellow card in his first match against Gombe United last Sunday at Pantami stadium. Ndedi joined Shooting Stars from FC Nilayo few months ago and has made his debut with the Oluyole Warriors.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update   As Shooting Stars host Akwa United at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan this afternoon in the matchday two encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League. Newly signed and registered players have been made public by the club management. Names of the recruited players are; Okechukwu Johnson (Goalkeeper) Sochima Elum (Forward) Bafan Augustine (Defender) Kehinde Adedipe (Midfielder) Elijah Oyetoro (Defender) Ghali Falke (Defender) Ebenezer Odeyemi (Forward) Uche Ezeala (Defender) Oghenetega Egoride (Defender) Damilare Olatunji (Midfielder) Ayo Adejubu (Forward) Aniete Uko ( Midfielder) Wasiu Alalade (Forward) Wellington Ehiabi ( Forward) Kola Daniel (Forward) Seyi Okeowo ( Forward) Chimamkpa Onwubuchie (Forward) Seun Adelabi (Forward) Henry Ndedi (Midfielder)