NPFL: Salisu vows 3SC improvement after opening win
Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf believes his team will continue to improve after grinding out a 2-1 win over newly promoted Inter Lagos in the opening game of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Shooting Stars made a winning start to the Read More:…
Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf is optimistic about his team's progress after a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos in the opening match of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The game took place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, with the hosts securing a winning start in the first half through Lucky Emmanuel's goal.
Inter Lagos' captain Uchenna Njoku equalized for his side before a penalty allowed Shooting Stars to take the lead. The match remained scoreless in the second half, with a late penalty by substitute Qamar Adejoke adding more drama for Shooting Stars. Coach Salisu expressed his belief that the team will continue to improve as they progress through the season. Inter Lagos will now face Doma United in their first home NPFL fixture next weekend.
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