Lucky Emmanuel, Sodiq Ibrahim score for Shooting Stars as dem wire Inter Lagos for NPFL opener 

The new season don start, points don dey available, and Shooting Stars no waste time to show wetin dem fit do.

The Oluyole Warriors start dia 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with hard-fought 2-1 win against Inter Lagos for Lekan Salami Stadium on Friday evening, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.

The home side make dia early pressure count after just 14 minutes, as Lucky Emmanuel show serious individual skill to put Shooting Stars for front.

Na throw-in from the right side create the chance. Emmanuel collect the ball inside the box before e use fine dribbling leave im marker behind.

The forward no waste time as e fire powerful shot wey enter net, giving the home fans early reason to celebrate.

But Inter Lagos no gree give up.

Just seven minutes after Shooting Stars take the lead, the visitors answer through Adigun Damilare. E connect with one well-delivered cross and finish am well to bring the score level.

The match remain tight as both teams push to get advantage before half-time. But then, the big moment come.

Sodiq Ibrahim put Shooting Stars back in front from penalty after Emmanuel set am up inside the box before defenders bring the forward down.

Ibrahim step up to take responsibility from the penalty spot, and e calmly send the goalkeeper the wrong way to give the Oluyole Warriors another lead.

Inter Lagos push, but Shooting Stars hold on

The second half no get the same kind drama wey happen for the first 45 minutes, but that one work perfectly for Shooting Stars.

Inter Lagos try different ways to find another equaliser, while Shooting Stars hold tight to dia advantage and manage the game well.

This time, no late comeback happen.

When the final whistle blow, Shooting Stars don secure 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos.

The win give the Oluyole Warriors bragging rights and, more importantly, three valuable points as the new NPFL season kick off.

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Last Updated on August 28, 2026 7:09 pm by Hitvibz Media