Ex U-17 World Cup winner Okanlawon rejoins 3SC

By Our Reporter

FORMER Nigeria U-17 World Cup winning goalkeper Laide Okanlawon (MON), the duo of goalkeeper Charles Tembe and midfielder Tope Orelope, have rejoined Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.

3SC will make up for home draw with Abia Comets, Popoola assures

By Akeem Lawal

DESPITE the team's 1-1 draw against Abia Comets, assistant coach of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Yinka Popoola believes topping the group is still possible.

3SC goalkeeper Kazeem Yekeen happy to be alive

By Akeem Lawal

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) goalkeeper, Kazeem Yekeen is grateful to God for sparring his life after passing out during their 2-0 victory over Spartan FC in the Nigeria National League week 10 game at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan, last weekend.

Amoo debunks news report on management blame

By Our Reporter 

Technical Adviser of the Shooting Stars FC, Fatai Amoo has refuted the news making the rounds that he blamed the management for the team's 0-2 loss to Niger Tornadoes in Lokoja on Sunday, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports. 

MFM 1-0 3SC: Ilechukwu apologises for being sent off

By Akeem Lawal 

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has apologized for his actions after being sent to the stands during the team's 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 24 encounter decided at the Agege Stadium on Sunday.

Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that referee Oluwabonmi Olayombo sent off Ilechukwu three minutes to the end of the game after the coach seem to have mouthed some uncomplimentary words to the 4th official, Tope Orowole.

The Olukoya Boys did end up taking all three point courtesy of Shinshinma Monday's 21st minute well taken strike, his first goal of the season.

Prior to his being sent off, Ilechukwu had received warning from the center referee after he was left livid when Olatunbosun Sikiru scored from a well work counter off an assist from Stephen Odey but was flagged offside.

The 'Working One' as fondly called, however took to his Facebook page on Wednesday to tender his unreserved apology to his fans who felt disappointed by his actions.

"To err is human and forgiveness is divine. I want to say I'm sorry for my excesses in our last home game against 3SC.

"Football is an emotional game and I believe my emotion took over me on that day. Don't forget that Fidelis Ilechukwu is human, I'm not perfect and I have realised that I made mistake. I hold the laws of the game in high esteem because without the law, football will be something else.

"This is my sincere apology to anyone who was disappointed with the way things pan out in that game," he said.

Ajani Ibrahim goes spiritual for 3SC’s survival

.Rues defeat to MFM

By Akeem Lawal

SHOOTING Stars Sports Club (3SC) striker, Ajani Ibrahim is vehemently praying for the survival of the Ibadan-based side after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) in a Nigeria Professional  Football League (NPFL) match day 24 encounter on Sunday, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Bala worried over Tornadoes’ conceding of late goals

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes Coach Abubakar Bala says he needs to quickly make corrections to the late conceding of goals by his team.

Aliko eyes 7th clean sheet for Tornadoes vs 3SC

By Akeem Lawal

NIGER Tornadoes captain and goalkeeper, Mustapha Aliko says he hopes to keep another clean sheet when they take on Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 18 billed for Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan on Sunday.

Ishaq back for 3SC after NPFL All Stars exploits

By Akeem Lawal

SHOOTING Stars Sports Club (3SC) forward, Rafiu Kayode Ishaq has returned to the Oluyole Warriors after his experience with the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Under-17 All-Stars team at the just concluded Future Champions Gaunteng International Tournament in South Africa.

Faleye dedicates goal, Man of the Match award to parents

By Akeem Lawal

SHOOTING Stars Sports Club (3SC) forward, Sunday Faleye has dedicated his goal and Man of the Match award in their 2-1 victory over Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League match Day 6 encounter held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan on Sunday to his father and mother.

3SC VS Rivers Utd: We’ll win for our fans, says Babalola

By Akeem Lawal

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) midfielder, Ibrahim Babalola says the team will try as much as possible to put smiles on the faces of the club fans by defeating Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League match day 6 encounter billed for Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan on Sunday.

Odey targets double-figure goals tally for MFM

MOUNTAIN of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC striker, Stephen Odey has challenged himself to get his goals tally into double figures this season.

Abe clamours for fans support against 3SC

SUNSHINE Stars captain, Abe Sunday has thanked Ondo State indigenes in Calabar for their support in their opening match of the NPFL season against Enyimba last weekend, while also charging Akure fans to come out and cheer the team to victory over 3SC on Wednesday.

ENYIMBA VS SUNSHINE: Olorunleke pleads for fair officiating

By Akeem Lawal

Olorundare praying before a match...pix courtesy Tayo Ajakaye Photography

SUNSHINE Stars goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke believes the team is capable of beating Enyimba in Wednesday’s rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League game at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, should the match officials allowed a level playing ground.

NFF retires MFM vs 3SC referee Alaba

THE Referees Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has retired referee, Abiodun Alaba of Ogun state with immediate effect.

3SC vs Ifeanyi Ubah: Ezenwa targets another clean sheet

SUPER Eagles goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa is looking forward to another clean sheet when FC Ifeanyi Ubah visits 
3SC in the  Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 24 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday.

Gata happy to open goal account for Ifeanyi Ubah

.Targets brace against 3SC

IFEANYI Ubah striker, Ismail Gata says he knew he would start scoring for his new club sooner rather than later after hitting the target in a 2-0 victory over Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 23 encounter at the Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi on Sunday.

El Kanemi Warriors 2-0 3SC:Bosso dedicate victory to 'massive' fans

EL KANEMI Warriors' Technical Adviser,  Ladan Bosso has said that the team's 2-0 victory over 3SC in a week 11 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match decided at the El Kanemi Stadium in Maiduguri on Sunday was a good gift for their fans.