NPFL MD 17: Shooting Stars break Pillars in Ibadan as Lobi pip Plateau

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

In one of the opening games of 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defeated Kano Pillars 2-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Saturday.

Two goals in each half from Joshua Akpan and Adam Mustapha were enough to silence the Sai Masu Gida.

The win pushed the Oluyole Warriors to the fourth spot on the table with 27 points after 17 games.

Kano Pillars occupy the eighth position with 22 points but after 16 games.

Earlier on, Waheed Adebayo scored the winner as Lobi Stars edged Plateau United 1-0.

The victory moved Lobi out of the relegation zone to 15th position with 19 points from 17 games.

Plateau United dropped one place to the 16th spot with 18 points.

There are eight more games to complete Matchday 17, including seven on Sunday, while Enyimba FC’s clash with Nasarawa United will take place on Thursday.

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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