MATCH PREVIEW
Shooting Stars SC vs Nasarawa United
We return to the Lekan Salami Stadium this weekend for a crucial Matchday 36 clash against Nasarawa United, with both teams pushing hard as the season enters its final stretch.
With just three games remaining, every point is vital. Only a single point separates us, setting up a tightly contested encounter in Ibadan.
Form & Momentum
We head into this fixture with confidence following a solid 2–1 away victory over El-Kanemi Warriors. That result came after a goalless draw at home to Kwara United and reflects our determination to finish the season strongly. With our FA Cup run now behind us, full focus shifts to the league run-in.
We currently sit 5th with 54 points from 35 matches, just one point off the continental spots and five behind the leaders.
Nasarawa United are 6th with 53 points, sitting just behind us. The Solid Miners remain one of the more defensively organised sides in the league and arrive in Ibadan on the back of a convincing 3–0 home win.
Head-to-Head
• Shooting Stars Wins: 5
• Nasarawa United Wins: 4
• Draws: 1
Recent meetings have been closely contested, with the reverse fixture ending in a 1–0 win for Nasarawa United.
Team News – Shooting Stars
We head into this fixture with positives, alongside a few concerns.
Gali Falke and Samuel Okon continue their rehabilitation, while Awosanmi Promise and Ganiyu Wasiu are nearing full fitness. Adams Mustapha is unavailable following a training injury.
In midfield, the core is expected to remain steady, with Alex Aghahowa and Ekeocha Chukwudi in contention.
In attack, Emmanuel Ohiobe and Joshua Akpan offer width, while Lucky Emmanuel leads the line. Sodiq Ibrahim, Qamar Adegoke, and Alade Balogun provide depth and creativity in the final third.
Team News – Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United arrive with key options across the pitch. Bright Emmanuel Amadi and Ifeanyi Okechukwu are expected to anchor the midfield, while Oluka Ngei remains a major attacking threat.
Final Outlook
This is a direct battle for position as the season winds down.
A win for us would strengthen our push for a continental spot heading into the final two matches. For Nasarawa United, victory would see them leapfrog us and boost their own ambitions.
Expect intensity, discipline, and a high-stakes contest at Adamasingba.
Match Details
Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
Date: Sunday, 3rd May 2026
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
