Governor Seyi Makinde’s presence inspires Shooting Stars to another late NPFL victory

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was once again in attendance at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan, on Sunday, as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) secured another dramatic late win — a 1-0 triumph over Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 7 fixture.

Governor Makinde’s presence appears to bring good fortune to the Oluyole Warriors, as his last visit also ended in a victory — a 1-0 win against Sporting Lagos on June 23, 2024, with Christian Pyagbara scoring the decisive goal in the 38th minute.

With Sunday’s win, Shooting Stars climbed to fifth position on the NPFL table, having accumulated 11 points from seven matches.

Two visits, two wins — the Governor’s winning energy continues to shine over Ibadan’s beloved club.

📅 Match Details
Shooting Stars 1–0 Plateau United
Date: October 5, 2025
Goal: Ismail Ayodele (90+4’)

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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