Shooting Stars Secure First Season Win Over Kun Khalifat

Shooting Stars SC finally got off the mark in the 2025/26 NPFL season with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Kun Khalifat FC in front of an electrified home crowd at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba on Sunday.

Sodiq Ibrahim jubilates after getting back on the scoresheet for 3SC

The Oluyole Warriors started brightly and wasted no time in rewarding their supporters. Captain Ghali Falke set the tone with a composed volley in the 6th minute, sending the stands into early jubilation.

From that moment, 3SC dictated the pace, with Ayobami Junior pulling the strings in midfield and Promise Awosanmi going close midway through the half.

Captain Ghali Falke opens his account for the season and his first goal is captured in frames.

Kun Khalifat showed flashes of their own, forcing goalkeeper Godgift Elkanah into action with a free-kick save in the 16th minute, but Shooting Stars remained in control heading into the break.

The second half began with another moment of quality, as Sodiq Ibrahim coolly slotted home in the 47th minute to double the advantage. The strikers return to the scoresheet was met with delight from the fans, who celebrated what seemed to be a comfortable cushion.

Head Coach Nurudeen Aweroro made adjustments in the 72nd minute to keep the intensity high, introducing fresh legs in Monsoor Aliyu, Abiodun Adegoke, Kabir Tijani for Adebayo Abayomi, Tunde Azeez, Ismail Ayodele, later Wasiu Ganiyu for Sodiq Ibrahim. However, Kun Khalifat refused to bow out quietly, pulling one back in the 76th minute to spark a nervy finish.

Despite the late push from the visitors, the Oluyole Warriors held firm, with Ghali Falke and Gbolagade Adelowo commanding the backline and Elkanah staying sharp in goal.

Youngster Emmanuel Ndubueze would come on for Utin Ikouwem at the 90th minute to complete the substitutions on the night.

At full time, relief and joy filled the air, as Shooting Stars secured their first three points of the campaign and lifted spirits across Ibadan.

Next up, Shooting Stars will travel to Ozoro to face Warri Wolves in NPFL26 Matchday 6, where the team will look to consolidate on this vital win.

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