MATCH REPORT
Shooting Stars SC 1–0 Niger Tornadoes
Strong Home Finish at Adamasingba
We secured an entertaining 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in our final home fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, producing a performance filled with attacking intent, control, and resilience.
Fast Start and Early Pressure
We began the game on the front foot, creating chances almost immediately. Sodiq Ibrahim forced a save in the 2nd minute before Ayodele Ismail tested the goalkeeper moments later. Sodiq thought he had given us the lead in the 7th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside as we continued to dominate possession.
The pressure remained relentless. Ismail drew another save in the 14th minute, while a brilliant pass from Ayobami Junior set up Sodiq two minutes later, though his effort went wide. Further opportunities followed, with Sodiq denied again in the 19th minute and Gbolagade Adelowo seeing his strike saved in the 25th minute.
Strong Home Finish at Adamasingba
We secured an entertaining 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in our final home fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, producing a performance filled with attacking intent, control, and resilience.
Fast Start and Early Pressure
We began the game on the front foot, creating chances almost immediately. Sodiq Ibrahim forced a save in the 2nd minute before Ayodele Ismail tested the goalkeeper moments later. Sodiq thought he had given us the lead in the 7th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside as we continued to dominate possession.
The pressure remained relentless. Ismail drew another save in the 14th minute, while a brilliant pass from Ayobami Junior set up Sodiq two minutes later, though his effort went wide. Further opportunities followed, with Sodiq denied again in the 19th minute and Gbolagade Adelowo seeing his strike saved in the 25th minute.
Breakthrough Before the Interval
Our first substitution came in the 33rd minute, with Awosanmi Promise replacing Adams Mustapha to add more attacking energy. Niger Tornadoes had a brief moment two minutes later, but their effort was flagged offside.
The breakthrough finally arrived in first-half stoppage time. In the 45+2 minute, Awosanmi Promise was fouled in the box, and a penalty was awarded. Gbolagade Adelowo stepped up and calmly converted in the 45+3 minute to give us a deserved 1–0 lead at halftime.
Second-Half Control and Second Goal
We resumed the second half in control of proceedings. Sodiq Ibrahim missed a clear chance in the 49th minute before being replaced by Qamar Adegoke. Chances continued to fall our way, with Justice going close in the 53rd minute and Ayobami Junior narrowly missing the target a minute later.
Tunde Azeez fired just wide from distance in the 59th minute before we doubled our advantage in the 64th minute. Awosanmi Promise finished clinically after being set up by Ayodele Ismail, making it 2–0.
Late Drama and Game Management
An injury stoppage briefly interrupted play in the 78th minute, and Promise was denied a second goal in the 82nd minute by a goal-line clearance. We then introduced Desmond Ojietefian, Austin Onyemaechi, and Stephen Amos for Ayodele Ismail, Tunde Azeez, and Kabir Tijani as we managed the closing stages.
Austin Onyemaechi nearly added a third goal in the 89th minute, but his effort was blocked. Niger Tornadoes pulled one back deep into stoppage time in the 90+3 minute, creating late tension, but we stayed composed to see out the win.
All Three Points Secured
We showed resilience, attacking intent, and control throughout the contest to secure a well-earned 2–1 victory at home.
Up Next
Attention now turns to the road as we travel to Aba for our next NPFL fixture against Enyimba FC.
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