Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) returned to winning ways on Friday night, outclassing Ranchers Bees 3-1 in a matchday nine fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).Â
The match, played under the floodlights at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, saw the Oluyole Warriors record their third win of the season from nine games.
Desmond Ojietefian put the homers ahead in the 14th minute, but the Bees fought back in search of an equaliser, which eventually came through Isah Ndala Aliyu in the 38th minute.
A late stoppage-time strike by Damilola Akinola sent the homers back into the lead at halftime.
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On resumption, Sodiq Ibrahim failed to increase the lead for 3SC as he could not convert the penalty kick awarded to his team in the 52nd minute.
The Oluyole Warriors, amid pressure on the opponents, extended their lead in the 71st minute when substitute Qamar Adegoke thrilled home fans with a brilliant goal.
