NPFL: Salisu vows 3SC improvement after opening win

Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf anticipates continued improvement for his team following their opening victory in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League against Inter Lagos, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. During the match, Shooting Stars secured a 2-1 win at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Lucky Emmanuel opened the scoring for the hosts in the 11th minute, while Captain Uchenna Njoku equalized for Inter Lagos with a goal early in the second half.

However, Sodiq Ibrahim converted a penalty to restore Shooting Stars' lead. Despite few chances in the latter stages, substitute Qamar Adejoke and a second penalty from substitute Adams Mustapha added to the scoring. Manager Salisu expressed optimism about the team's progress, stating, "We’ve been together for a short time, and we have this result.

If we have one month, you can imagine what to expect." The Ibadan club will now focus on their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in Abeokuta, while Inter Lagos prepares for their first home NPFL fixture against Doma United next weekend.