Shooting Stars end five-match winless run as NPFL Matchday 9 table is updated

Shooting Stars claimed a 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees in NPFL Matchday 9, ending a run of five matches without a win for the Ibadan side.

Desmond Ojietefian opened the scoring for Shooting Stars in the 14th minute before Isah Ndala levelled for Ranchers Bees in the 38th minute. Damilola Akinola restored Shooting Stars’ advantage in first-half stoppage time, scoring in the 45+3rd minute.

Qamar Adegoke completed the scoring in the 71st minute to secure all three points for Shooting Stars.

The result has been reflected in the latest league table, with the victory providing a significant boost to the Ibadan club after its recent winless sequence.

Inter Lagos have also been docked 3 points and 3 goals for an infraction. The sanction has been included in the updated standings.

The remaining Matchday 9 fixtures will continue to shape the early table as the 2026/27 season progresses.