{
  "id": 670139,
  "title": "NPFL: Shooting Stars chief backs team to shine in new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/npfl-shooting-stars-chief-backs-team-to-shine-in-new-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:26:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/12/npfl-shooting-stars-chief-backs-team-to-shine-in-new-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shooting Stars' chairman, Taiwo Salami, remains optimistic about the team's performance in the upcoming 2026-27 season. Salami recently shared his satisfaction with the club's recruitment choices, expressing a high level of confidence in the squad. Although he cannot guarantee a 100% success rate, Salami believes that the team is likely to have an even better roster, possibly with two or three additional players. The Shooting Stars will kick off their campaign against Inter Lagos, a newly promoted side, in Ibadan. Additionally, the Oluyole Warriors will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.",
  "summary": "Shooting Stars chairman, Taiwo Salami, has expressed confidence in the recruitment done by the club ahead of the new campaign. Salami said that the team still awaits more new signings before the start of the 2026-27 season. He boosted that there is an improvement in the squad compared to the last campaign. “I can boldly […] NPFL: Shooting Stars chief backs team to shine in new season",
  "key_points": [
    "Shooting Stars chairman Taiwo Salami optimistic for 2026-27 season",
    "Salami confident in team's performance, potential additions",
    "Shooting Stars debut against Inter Lagos in Ibadan"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}