MATCH PREVIEW
Shooting Stars SC vs Kano Pillars
The Oluyole Warriors are back home after a brief spell away momentarily. Team returns to the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba this Sunday, as we welcome Kano Pillars in what promises to be a blockbuster Matchday 28 Nigeria Premier Football League encounter.
The lads come into this fixture with a point to prove following last week’s 4–1 defeat in Jos. With the season entering a decisive phase, every point matters. Shooting Stars are determined to respond strongly in front of our home fans. The return to Adamasingba offers a timely boost as the Warriors aim to convert home advantage into valuable points and strengthen our position on the table.
Kano Pillars arrive in Ibadan aware of the challenge ahead. Currently 16th on the log and fresh from a 3–0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors on Matchday 27, Pillars remain one of the league’s most experienced sides. Meetings between both teams are traditionally tight, tactical and fiercely contested.
Head-to-Head
∙ Shooting Stars Wins: 5
∙ Kano Pillars Wins: 3
∙ Draws: 2
At Adamasingba in the 2024/25 season, Shooting Stars secured a 2–0 victory over Pillars. The reverse fixture in the ongoing 2025/26 campaign ended 1–1.
Team News – Shooting Stars
The Gaffer is expected to name a strong lineup despite a few injury concerns.
Tunde Azeez has resumed full training after illness and could make the squad. Samuel Okon continues rehabilitation, while Alex Aghahowa remains sidelined with a knock. Tijani Al-Ameen serves a red card suspension, and Ganiyu Wasiu is regaining match fitness.
The midfield position is sorted with Stephen Amos, Ayobami Junior and Tijani Kabir offering balance and control.
Joshua Akpan is in the roster and may operate from wide areas, with Qamar Adegoke pushing also for a start. Alade Balogun, Emmanuel Ohiobe, and Kalio Tamuno remain available as the Warriors look to sustain attacking threat.
Team News – Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars are expected to combine experience with attacking intent. Luis Dadong should lead the line, supported by the pace of Chiedozie Okorie. Veteran Rabiu Ali remains central to their midfield creativity and leadership, while Ali Abdullahi is expected to marshal the defence. Skipper and Manager, Ahmed Musa might also play a part in this game as he’s part of the travelling continent.
Final Outlook
Shooting Stars will rely on organisation, quick circulation, and purposeful attacking play. Confidence within the camp is steady, and execution will be key.
Kano Pillars bring structure, resilience, and physical presence. They will look to stay compact and exploit transitions.
With home comfort restored and league stakes rising, the stage is set for another intense NPFL encounter in Ibadan.
Match Details
Date: Sunday, 1st March 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
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