NPFLDMSuperCup: Shooting Stars get the better of Enyimba to win the 100m prize
Shooting Stars of Ibadan are the winners of the lucrative NPFL preseason tournament Super Cup after beating Enyimba in the final on Friday at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.
The Oluyole Warriors came back twice in the game to win a nail-biting encounter 3-2.
It was Enyimba who were in cruise control as they ignited play with an early goal in the 6th minute.
Fatai Abdullahi's free kick came off the wall leaving Goalkeeper Bamidele sprawling to give Enyimba the lead.
Malomo Taofeek restored parity for the boys from Ibadan in the 16th minutes to increase the intensity of the game.
Enyimba got back their lead in the 30th minute as Eze Ekwutoziam finished off a follow-up after goalkeeper Bamidele palmed away Mbaoma's initial effort at goal.
In the second half, the 3SC rallied back to equal score for the second time as Kelly Kester curls the ball well to beat goalkeeper Noble in the 60th minute.
Despite Enyimba's press to score chance after chance, it was the Warriors that got the shocker as Anthony Okachi scored the third goal for 3SC in the 85th minute.
It ended that way as Shooting Stars emerge champions of the maiden edition of the tournament and carting home 100m cash prize.
Shooting Stars Antjony Okachi was voted the best player of the tournament.
By Uche Dozie
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