The Oluyole Warriors secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Rivers United on Thursday night, thanks to a last-gasp winner that sent the home crowd at the Lekan Salami Stadium into a frenzy. In a tightly contested, rescheduled Matchday 28 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Shooting Stars demonstrated remarkable resilience to overcome the division’s current frontrunners.
The opening goal arrived in the 24th minute when Sodiq Ibrahim capitalized on a clinical delivery from Ayobami Abiodun to put the hosts ahead. Shooting Stars maintained their slender advantage for much of the game until the 69th minute, when Wasiu Falolu drew the Port Harcourt side level, setting the stage for a high-stakes conclusion. With a stalemate seemingly inevitable, Qamar Adegoke emerged as the hero for the Ibadan-based club, firing home in the first minute of stoppage time to clinch all three points.
This result catapults Shooting Stars to 6th position in the NPFL standings, significantly boosting their push for a top-four finish. Despite the setback, Rivers United maintain their hold on the top spot, though their lead at the summit has been narrowed.
The Oluyole Warriors will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming Matchday 30 home clash against Wikki Tourists this Sunday, March 15. Meanwhile, the league leaders must quickly regroup as they travel to Lagos to face 5th-placed Ikorodu City in what promises to be a crucial encounter for their title aspirations.
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