Shooting Stars Beat CS Sfaxien on Continental Return
Shooting Stars marked their return to continental football with a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Lucky Emmanuel proved to be the match-winner for the Oluyole Warriors, scoring in the 26th minute to hand the Nigerian side a valuable lead in the closely contested encounter in Abeokuta.
Shooting Stars then produced a disciplined defensive display to protect their advantage for the remainder of the match and secure a memorable victory on their return to continental competition after 27 years.
The result gives the Oluyole Warriors a crucial advantage ahead of the next leg as they continue their quest to progress in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Shooting Stars will now shift their attention to the return fixture, where they will look to complete the job and book their place in the next stage of the competition.
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