Sunshine Stars emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan in a closely contested Southwest derby. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute when Moses Omodumueke found the back of the net at the Ondo State Sports Complex.
Edith Agoye’s side approached the encounter with a different tactical setup, deploying Opeoluwa Olufemi and Nelson Osahon on the flanks of the attack, while Moses Omodumueke spearheaded the central attack.
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The first half saw both teams creating chances, but neither managed to break the deadlock.
Sunshine Stars had their first chance in the 7th minute when left-back Taiwo Abdulrafiu attempted a shot from the edge of the box, but it missed the target.
In the 19th minute, Nelson Osahon’s header hit the crossbar, creating a moment of uncertainty as to whether it crossed the line, but the Shooting Stars defenders cleared the ball.
The first half concluded without any goals, setting the stage for a tense second half. Edith Agoye made a tactical substitution in the second half, bringing in Lucky Nwafor for the injured Michael Olalusi.
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The change in attack, alongside overlapping runs from Isaac Emmanuel and Taiwo Abdulrafiu, aimed to break the deadlock.
The decisive moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Moses Omodumueke capitalized on an opportunity to score the lone goal, sending Sunshine Stars fans into jubilation.
The goal proved to be the difference, securing maximum points for the Ondo State-based team.
In the post-match interview, Edith Agoye described the match as a tactical battle that lived up to expectations.
The victory adds three crucial points to Sunshine Stars’ tally and serves as a boost for the team’s aspirations in the league.
Sunshine Stars will look to build on this victory in upcoming fixtures as they seek to climb higher in the league standings.
The Southwest derby showcased the competitive nature of Nigerian football, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
