NPFL: Shooting Stars pip Inter Lagos in season opener

Shooting Stars secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The hosts took the lead in the 14th minute through Lucky Emmanuel, but Inter Lagos responded with an equalizer from Adigun Damilare. Sodiq Ibrahim sealed the win for Shooting Stars with a penalty in first-half stoppage time.

The match remained closely contested in the second half, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, although Shooting Stars' Mustapha Adams missed a penalty opportunity late in the game.

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