Shooting Stars(3SC) FC of Ibadan made a false start to life in their first game of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign, losing 1-0 to Bayelsa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
A 30th-minute header from Kehinde Lawal earned the vital three points for the visitors, as the new-look 3SC, under head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, faltered in front of their fans.
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The hosts launched several attacks to peg back their visitors, who had goalkeeper Clinton Andy to thank for pulling off several saves.
The win also marked a winning start to life for Bayelsa United’s new coach, Monday Odigie.
The Oluyole Warriors earn the first point of the new season during the trip to Benin on Matchday2
Shooting Stars made a statement of intent just five minutes into the game when Ismail Ayodele broke the deadlock with a precise finish, capitalising on a brilliant assist from Tijani Kabiru. Bendel Insurance quickly responded in the 12th minute, with Oweilayefa firing home the equalizer to bring the hosts level
Oluyole Warriors will welcome the Oga Boy’s at the Lekan Salami Stadium this weekend in a “twisted fate” encounter as the current coach of 3SC guided Ikorodu City to a fourth place in the NPFL last season.
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