By SCM Sports Writer in Ibadan
IBADAN – It was a night where the stars didn’t just come out; they exploded. In a pulsating NPFL encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, the Shooting Stars Sports Club (33FM) lived up to their celestial name, dismantling Warri Wolves in a 4-2 victory that left the Ibadan faithful in raptures.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that the “Oluyole Warriors” were playing with a point to prove. The Stars didn’t just dominate possession; they played with a clinical edge that turned the Wolves’ defense into a spectator sport.
The protagonist of the evening was none other than the Stars’ frontline, who moved with a synchronicity that Warri simply couldn’t track.
The opening goals were a masterclass in attacking transition, slicing through the Wolves’ midfield like a hot knife through butter.
”We knew if we found our rhythm early, they wouldn’t be able to live with us,” said a beaming Shooting Stars coach post-match. “Tonight, every star in our galaxy aligned.”
Despite the onslaught, the Wolves didn’t retreat into their dens without a scrap. Finding the net twice, the visitors threatened to turn a blowout into a nervous finish.
However, every time the Wolves bit back, the Shooting Stars shifted into a higher gear.
The fourth and final goal for the home side was the pick of the bunch—a thunderous strike that nearly took the roof off the stadium and officially sent the Wolves back to Delta State with nothing but a long bus ride to think about.
While Warri Wolves showed flashes of teeth, they were ultimately outclassed by a Shooting Stars side that looked every bit the title contenders.
On this evidence, if you’re looking for the brightest lights in the NPFL right now, you only need to look toward Ibadan.
Final Score: Shooting Stars 4, Warri Wolves 2.
