Tag 3SC2016/2017 NPFL

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Match
By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, April 9, 2017 (NAN) Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Sunday defeated visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna 2-1 in a Match Day 18 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 3SC got their opening goal through Sunday Faleye in the 38th minute.

Substitute Wilfred Angel equalised for the visitors in the 75th minute.

3SC got their second goal through Ivorian substitute Assiri Emmanuel who utilised Lekan Bola’s pass in the 81st minute.

After the match, coach Abubakar Bala of Niger Tornadoes said they lost the game because they lost concentration towards the end of the game.

“This is the third time we have lost in a similar way. I mean, loss of concentration cost us at least a draw here. We lost to Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars this same way.

“But we will work on our shortcomings,” Bala said. 

Speaking also, coach Fatai Amoo of 3SC lauded his players for winning the game, saying it was a great display from both teams.

“It is a fantastic display from two great teams and I must commend the effort of my players for the outcome of today’s match,” he said.(NAN)
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(Edited by Olawale Alabi)

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Hosts

By Akeem Abas
Ibadan, Feb. 5, 2017 (NAN) Hosts Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday in Ibadan defeated visiting Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt 2-1 in a 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Match Day 6 fixture was a tension-soaked match which saw the home team carry the day after several missed chances.

NAN reports that 3SC would have been six goals up in the first half but missed several goal scoring chances.

3SC had, 18 minutes into the game, secured their first goal through Faleye Sunday.

But the visiting side, from a counter-attack in the 25th minute, equalised through Lukman Mohammed’s header.

In the 66th minute of the game, Jide Apena however set the hosts on the winning path with 3SC’s second goal.

Coach Fatai Amoo later told newsmen that it was a great victory for the 3SC team, adding that they would work hard to sustain the tempo.

He said the team was getting it right, and that it was a gradual process that would lead to the desired height.

“We appreciate our teeming fans for their support and patience, and we promise them our best in the other matches ahead,’’ the 3SC coach said.(NAN)
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(Edited by Olawale Alabi)