By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have confirmed that players Taiye Murtala and Abdullahi Lawal have both undergone successful surgeries, with their rehabilitation process now officially underway.
The Ibadan-based club made the announcement over the weekend, emphasizing its continued commitment to player welfare and medical support.
“At Shooting Stars Sports Club, player health and overall well-being continue to be treated with the utmost importance, ensuring that every member of the squad receives the best possible care when facing setbacks,” the club stated.
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According to the club’s medical team, both players are expected to return to full fitness later in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, following a structured rehabilitation programme.
“The club extends its best wishes to Taiye and Abdullahi, hoping for a smooth and speedy recovery as they begin their rehabilitation programs immediately.”
Meanwhile, 3SC are showing signs of resurgence after a sluggish start to the season, securing a vital 2-1 away victory over Warri Wolves in Ozoro — a result that could mark a turning point in their campaign.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
