Nigeria Premier Football League: Shooting Stars Secure Vital Win Over Nasarawa United

Shooting Stars’ technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, admitted their 2–0 victory over Nasarawa United was a tough battle.

Goals from Tijani Kabir and Sodiq Ibrahim secured the win at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Ogunbote praised the performance, stating that it would help prepare the team for their push for continental spot.

The win lifted Shooting Stars to 2nd place on the league table with 36 point. Ogunbote acknowledged that the team had signed 8 new players to replace nine who had left. He expressed confidence that these new additions would strengthen the squad as they gradually integrate into the team.

The club's first goal scorer, Sodiq Ibrahim, expressed his joy and appreciation to the technical staff for the chance. He expressed gratitude to his coaches, teammates, and supporters for their encouragement.

In order to clinch a continental ticket, Ogunbote emphasized the need of controlling the current circumstances and the challenge of their next encounter against Plateau United.