Lucky Emmanuel is quickly turning into one of the early standout names of the 2026/27 Nigerian football season after writing his name into the history books for Shooting Stars Sports Club.
Just days after scoring the first goal of the 2026/27 NPFL season for Shooting Stars against Inter Lagos, Emmanuel has repeated the feat on the continental stage.
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Sports247 reports that the forward struck against Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien, scoring Shooting Stars’ first-ever continental goal in 27 years.
It marks a remarkable start to the campaign for the youngster, who has wasted little time making his presence felt both domestically and in Africa.
Emmanuel’s first historic moment came on the opening weekend of the new NPFL season when he found the back of the net against Inter Lagos, earning the distinction of scoring the league’s first goal of the campaign.
Now, just days later, he has added another significant milestone to his growing list of achievements by becoming the player to end Shooting Stars’ 27-year wait for a continental goal.
The feat is particularly significant for the Ibadan-based club, who have a rich history in African club competitions and remain one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football institutions.
For Emmanuel, however, the message is clear: this could be the beginning of something special.
From opening the new NPFL season with a historic strike to finding the net against one of Tunisia’s biggest clubs on the continental stage, the forward has made an explosive start to the campaign.
With the season still in its early stages, Emmanuel’s performances will be closely watched as Shooting Stars continue their domestic and continental journey.
