NGShooting Stars, coached by Salisu Yusuf, began their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The match featured three first-half goals, including a historic first NPFL goal for Inter Lagos by captain Uchenna Njoku. Shooting Stars took an early lead through Lucky Emmanuel and extended it with a penalty from Sodiq Ibrahim. Despite a lackluster second half, the team held on to secure the win. Coach Yusuf expressed confidence that the team will continue to improve throughout the season. Shooting Stars will next compete in the CAF Confederation Cup against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien, while Inter Lagos looks to bounce back in their upcoming home match against Doma United.
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