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3SC defeat league leaders Rivers United 2-1 in Ibadan

3SC have a record of 13 wins, five draws, and 11 losses in the 2025/26 NPFL league season.

• March 13, 2026
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, on Thursday, defeated Rivers United FC 2-1 in a rescheduled  Nigeria Premier Football League game, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

3SC have a record of 13 wins, five draws, and 11 losses in the 2025/26 NPFL league season.

3SC’s performance currently places the team in 6th position on the NPFL Table, winning approximately 45 per cent of matches.

Shooting Stars’ home form statistics currently stand at 11 wins, two draws, and one loss, while their away form is considered average, as a result of two wins, three draws, and 10 losses.

In the rescheduled match against River United in Ibadan, Shooting Stars showed resilience and clear precision to secure all three points in a game that featured physical intensity, determination, and skill.

Sodiq Ibrahim broke the deadlock for Shooting Stars in the 33rd minute, giving the home side the lead against the visitors.

Rivers United fought back and were rewarded in the 69th minute when Wasiu Falolu drew level, setting up a tense finale.

Shooting Stars’ coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, brought in Qamar Adegoke and Justice Apaingolo for Ayobami Junior and Ibrahim, respectively, in the 60th minute to boost the attacking force of the team.

The substitution later paid off as Qamar Adegoke’s stoppage-time strike at 1 minute into extra time gave Shooting Stars the hard-earned victory.

The win has brought Shooting Stars up to 6th place on the league table after 29 matches, while Rivers United remain top despite the setback, with a game in hand.

(NAN)

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