The defending champions of the Dapo Abiodun Cup, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, started their defense on a winning note as they defeated Kwara United 1-0 with a goal scored by Malomo Ayodeji in the 47th minute of play.
This result gave Shooting Stars a second-place standing in Group A with three points and + one goal difference and none against.
Ijebu United, also in Group A, recorded their first victory in a 2-1 win against Gateway FC, with goals scored by Tijani Teniola and Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, that gave the team a lead on the table with three points, two goals scored, and +1 goal difference. Ijebu United top the table after scoring more goals than Shooting Stars.
In Group B, Remo Stars defeated Ottasolo FC 2-0 with goals scored by Tolulope Ojo and Seun Ogunribide to lift the Soname Boys to the top of Group B with three points. MFM FC played a goalless draw against Niger Tornadoes to share the points. Sunshine Stars of Akure were on bye today.
In tomorrow’s Group A games, 3SC will slug it out against Gateway Fc. The kick-off is at 7.30 am at the Practice pitch of the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode.
Gateway Fc needs to win the match if they really want to challenge for the knock-out round of the preseason tournament after the loss against Ijebu United.
The second Group A match would see Ijebu United slug it out with Kwara United on Pitch 1, with kick-off fixed for 9.30 am.
In another Group B game on Wednesday, Ottasolo Fc that lost their first match against Remo Stars will face Mountain of Fire and Miracle Fc at 3.30 pm, while Sunshine Stars will battle Remo Stars at 9.30 am in their first match of the tournament.
