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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars head coach Abimbola Lawal is not getting carried away with Sunday's 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in a pre-season friendly match. With the absence of Gbenga Ogunbote at the technical area, Head Coach Abimbola Lawal led the team to a 3-0 second half win as Anthony Okachi grabbed a brace alongside Alabi Apatapiti. Abimbola Lawal hailed an "important" 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes, but said his side must not look too far ahead. "There is nothing much in that, it is a pre-season game, we don't need to be happy too much but we need to improve and do more. It is good the boys are perfecting our techniques, we also need to work more mostly in our attack." He said.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2022/23 season, Shooting Stars of Ibadan this evening at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan overcome 'stubborn' Niger Tornadoes in a pre-season friendly match. Niger Tornadoes under Abubakar Bala are presently in the South West, Nigeria for a pre-season tour, and will also be in Sagamu and Ikenne this week as they engage Remo Stars and FC Ebedei in another friendlies. After a goalless first half score, Alabi Apatapiti got the only goal for the Oluyole Warriors at the 60th minute after Taofeeq Malomo's shot was ejected by Tornadoes goalie. 3SC doubled the tally at the 84th minute by Anthony Okachi after through ball from Samuel Stone. The reliable points man there after, got a brace from a brilliant assist from Opeoluwa Olufemi at the 90+1 minute. At the end of the match, Shooting Stars walloped Niger Tornadoes 3-0  As the Nigeria Profession...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Anietie Uko has decided to give himself a new look ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The defensive/attacking midfielder posed for pictures before uploading the photos on his official Facebook page which was seen by OyoSportsNews . The former Vandrezzer FC player who is known for his trademark celebration was part of the squad that beat Saki United at Saki Township stadium last week. Anietie has decided to go for an all-black short weave hairstyle, he appears in a happy and confident mood ahead of the NPFL, which is likely to kick-off December 2022. The goal winner for Shooting Stars' match against Nasarawa United last season made 30 appearances last season and he's eager to again this coming new season.

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The management of Shooting Stars under the chairmanship of Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan fondly called 'Akoro' has proposed at least four 'Grade A' friendly matches for Shooting Stars players. OyoSportsNews has scooped. The matches include Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Niger Tornadoes which will hold on Sunday, October 30th at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan. There will be three more Grade A matches with NPFL clubs and Kwara United football club of Ilorin are on the pipeline. The leadership of Hon Babatunde Olaniyan since his appointment by the state governor Engr Seyi Makinde has promised that the team will also play away from home so as to feel other turfs outside Oyo state ahead of the 'yet to be announced kick-off date for the new season'. Recall that Shooting Stars have recorded eleven wins four draws and three losses at pre-season matches and have also wo...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Government has commenced support mobilisation ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier match between the U23 National Team and Tanzania on Saturday in Ibadan. Asiwaju Seun Fakorede, the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, disclosed during a news conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) press centre on Wednesday in Ibadan. The country's U23 National Team and Tanzania would hold on Saturday at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan.  The team had drew 1-1 during the first leg of the match held in Dar es Salam, the capital of Tanzania. The Lekan Salami Sports Complex was recently renovated and upgraded to international standard by the Gov. Seyi Makinde administration. Fakorede said that the media engagement was very important due to the Saturday international match, which never happened in the last 30 years  The commissioner called on all football- loving ci...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars goalkeepers' trainer John Dosu has disclosed that his mission is to produce best goalkeepers that will represent Nigeria in any level and make the country proud most especially in European clubs. The former El-kanemi Warriors and Warri Wolves goaltender joined Shooting Stars coaching staff and will work alongside Kola Ige after Lateef Yussuf's contract was not renewed by the club management. Before his move to the Oluyole Warriors, John Dosu had worked with Smart City FC, Peter Rufai Football Academy and MFM FC John Dosu said that although the dream of every goalkeeper is to have clean sheet in every game but he will be more fulfilled to produce a world class goalkeepers for the national teams and European clubs. "As a goalkeeper, we value clean sheets record in every league or competition but I see beyond that, now as a goalkeeper coach, I want to make sure I produce a world class g...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso Head Coach Anthony Encho believes his side put up a ‘reasonable show’ despite their 2-0 loss to Shooting Stars. The Ajilete Warriors resumed camp last Saturday for the maiden edition of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement, a four team tournament involving Shooting Stars, Saki United, Oyo State Housing Corporation FC and Crown FC. Crown FC last Wednesday booked a place at the final after thrashing Oyo State Housing Corporation FC 4-0 but lost to Shooting Stars yesterday at the final stage held at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan. Azeez Akintunde 'Mikel' helped Shooting Stars to another pre-season trophy infront of Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde and his executive members and Anthony Encho was pleased with the performance of his experimental team. “The derby cracker was good, the crowd and pitch never affected us and I thought they put up a reasonable show,” he told O...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Gbenga Ogunbote admitted Shooting Stars' performance in the first half of Sunday's 2-0 win against Crown FC was "so poor" as the Nigeria Professional Football League side had to wait until second half before beating thier local rival from Ogbomoso at the grand finale of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement organized by Mr Jide Olugbodi, Barrister Rotimi Alli, Mr Tunde Adejuwon and Richard Adefiranye. The Oluyole Warriors found themselves in stalemate result at halftime with Azeez Akintunde grabbing a second half brace to ensure another pre-season trophy for 3SC. In his post match interview with OyoSportsNews , Gbenga Ogunbote focused his reactions upon the glut of wasted chances from his side. "We made some mistakes in the first half, we played well, dominate the game but wasteful infront of goals. At half time, I told them the importance of the match and what could happen if the match...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Azeez Akintunde 'Mikel' struck two goals in the second half to fire Shooting Stars to a 2-0 victory against Crown FC of Ogbomoso at the grand finale of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement. The new signing came in the second half, charging forward from midfield before finding the back of the net from the edge of the box to make it 1-0 four minutes after an hour mark. Having seen Bala Akintunde, Malomo Taofeeq and Ayo Adejubu missed scoring chances at the first half, Azeez Akintunde took matters into his own hands and gave the Ibadan Soccer Lords the opener at the 64th minute. Two minutes before the regulation time, the Ibadan born attacking midfielder was unleashed by a fine Ajani Ibrahim through-ball and made no mistake in dispatching past Crown FC goalkeeper Adeniyi Adejare from a tight angle to give 3SC a deserved win. Shooting Stars emerged winner at the first edition of Seyi Makinde Football Vo...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars will be at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan today (Sunday) as they take on local rival Crown FC of Ogbomoso in the final of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement. The winner in the first edition of four invitational tournament will be on the line in the game. Shooting Stars are currently preparing for the Nigeria Professional Football League 2022/23 while Crown FC will also look to recruit new legs after about eleven of their regular players had left NPFL clubs. Speaking to OyoSportsNews , Shooting Stars Head Coach Gbenga Ogunbote said the technical crew is open to objective criticism as the kick-off date for the Nigeria Professional Football is still in the dark. "I will leave the assessment of the team to the fans and supporters, we are open to objective criticism and that we make us better. All I have to say for now is that Shooting Stars is a team in progress, we are still...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and his executive members will on Sunday (tomorrow) set aside thier official duties to take to the football field where they'll trade tackles against the state Legislators led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin in the finale of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement organized Mr Jide Olugbodi, Barrister Rotimi Alli, Tunde Adejuwon and Richard Adefiranye. Skipper of the executive arm, Engr Seyi Makinde is expected to feel the turf of the Lekan Salami stadium once again, - his second time after his first appearance on September 1st, 2021 when the stadium was commissioned. Top executive members expected at the novelty match are; Deputy President of the Executive Council and Deputy Governor of Oyo State Governor Barr. Bayo Lawal, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi (Chief of Staff),  Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abiodun Oni, Commissioner for...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso Head Coach Anthony Encho has said that he is expecting a "special" final at the grand finale of Seyi Makinde Football Volunteer Movement. Crown FC on Wednesday secured a final ticket at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso after thrashing Oyo State Housing Corporation FC by 4-0. Kayode Ode, Mojeed Adekunle, Adeyi Tobi and Jedege Anthony were all on the score sheet for the Ajilete Warriors as they will confront Shooting Stars on Sunday at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Recall that Shooting Stars last Sunday reclaimed their local bragging rights over Saki United with two unreplied goals at Saki Township stadium, Saki. Anthony Encho, who led Crown FC to second position on the Nigeria National League NNL group B2 standings believed the two finalist are teams to watch despite most of his players had left for greener pastures. "It is going to be special". He beg...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Madiba FC of Lagos shot stopper, Mohammed Tijani has disclosed how delighted he is after winning the Nation-wide League One title on his first full season at the third tier league. Mohammed Tijani, arguably the overall best goalkeeper at the recently concluded Nation-wide League One regular season and Super 8 tournament made 15 appearances at the NLO season with 9 clean sheets. He was the 'Man of the Match' on five different occasion and his brilliant performance and saves gave Madiba FC victory of Beyond Limit FC of Ogun state at the play-off match held at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Early this month at the Nation-wide League One Super 8 tournament held at legacy pitch, the 18-year-old goal tender caught the eyes of many football lovers and scouts with four clean sheets in four appearances; threby affirming his status as a very promising lad in Nigeria. Mohammed Tijani who sees German goa...