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Makinde Congratulates Team Oyo, 3SC over Victories

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Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the state’s contingent to the National Sports Festival, Delta 2022, on their respective successes at the weekend.

The Oluyole Warriors, as the 3SC is proudly known, won the Nigeria Professional Football League’s Dozy Mmobuosi Super Cup at the weekend and were rewarded with a N100 Million Prize money

Team Oyo comprising athletes in different games at the just-concluded National Sports Festival also finished fourth on the medals table.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the 3SC’s and Team Oyo’s successes are testaments to how far the Makinde administration has come in sports development.

Governor Makinde said: “I am proud of our team, the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), who just won the Nigeria Professional Football League’s Dozy Mmobuosi Super Cup competition against Enyimba Football Club on Friday. Hearty congratulations.

“We look forward to an even better season in 2023 and beyond.”
The governor equally hailed Team Oyo, which finished the 21st National Sports Festival tagged Delta 2022, with a haul of 50 gold medals, 51 silver medals and 62 bronze medals, to clinch fourth position.
The Team Oyo moved up two spots from last year’s NSF medal’s table, Edo 2021, and also finished above Lagos State, which ended the 2022 edition in fifth position.

According to the statement, “the triumphs of the Oluyole Warriors and the Team Oyo at the respective competitions, showcases the never-say-die spirit of an Oyo man and his penchant for setting the pace in greatness.

“These victories recorded by Oyo teams in football and other sports, coming at a period very close to the 2023 general election in which Governor Makinde is seeking re-election as governor of the state, is a worthy testament to how the governor has redefined sports in the state.

“There can be no greater campaign messages in sport development than these: Makinde has reawakened the winning spirits of Oyo’s sport teams, taking the 3SC from relegation in 2021 to winning the Super Cup and moving the Team Oyo to fourth place on the medal’s table at the NSF. Things can only get better.
“With these successes of the Team Oyo and the 3SC, the entirety of Oyo State residents, who longed for a return to the pacesetting heights in sports for many years have now got the fulfillment of their aspirations under Governor Makinde.

Iyabo Adebisi

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VIDEO : Gunshots as 3SC Fans Protest in Ibadan

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Supporters of Shooting Stars Sports club of Ibadan on Wednesday evening, threw caution to the wind after the club played 1 1 draw against visiting Remo Stars at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

The visitors shot into the lead through a penalty kick in the seventh minute of the encounter, while the Oluyole Warriors levelled up with a header from Ebuka Anaekwe four minutes later.

The Protesters were also alleged to have attacked a Journalist, Tobi Adepoju during the protest.

Some hoodlums had on the twenty second of May 2022, attacked the Chairman of Oyo State Sports Council, Chief Gbenga Adewusi after Shooting Stars Sports club played a 1-1 draw with MFM in one of the NPFL week 29 matches at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Hoodlums Injure Oyo Sports Council Boss, after 3SC Home Draw

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Hoodlums Injure Oyo Sports Council Boss, after 3SC Home Draw

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Chairman, Oyo State Sports Council Ibadan, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi (Arole) was attacked at the Lekan Salami Sports complex Adamasingba by hoodlums on Sunday evening shortly after the NPFL match between Shooting Stars Sports club and Mountain of Fire (MFM) football club.
The Chairman was inflicted with injuries on his face and other parts of his body and was rushed to the hospital by the General Manager of the Sports Council, Mr Gboyega Makinde and other officials of the council.


According to the Chairman , he was trying to prevent the hoodlums from attacking 3SC Players in the dressing room when the hoodlums descended on him.
A statement by Tunde Ajibike, who is the Director of Media and Communications of the Sports Council says that the attackers attempted to vandalise the stadium by throwing chairs and stones to the Staff of the sports council that were persuading them to desist from the willful and malicious destruction of facilities at the stadium.
The attackers escaped before the intervention of the law enforcement agents.

The incident has been reported to the police.

Shooting Stars Sports club of Ibadan had earlier played a 1-1 draw with MFM in one of the NPFL week 29 matches.

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3SC Edges Niger Tornadoes by Lone Goal

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Match day 27 in the Nigerian Professional Football League was held across various venues in the country.

 In Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Shooting Stars Sports Club squared up against Niger Tornadoes at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasigba in a thrilling encounter on the heels of 3SC’s goalless away draw in a Southwest derby against Sunshine Stars of Akure while Niger Tornadoes had a brilliant 2-1 win against Kano Pillars.

At the blast of the referee’s whistle, the game took off at a frantic pace with 3SC piling pressure on the defense of Tornadoes.

 The effort eventually paid off in the 6th minute of the first half when Moses Omoduemuke latched on to a through ball, picked his spot and slotted calmly into the bottom right corner of the post.

The rest of the first half was largely characterised by series of misses by the Oluyole Warriors.

On resumption of the Second Half, Niger Tornadoes came out of the block flying as they took control of proceedings in the middle of the park but were unable to make their possession count as 3SC came closest to scoring in the 85th minute of play but the wood work came to the rescue of Tornadoes.

At the blast of the final whistle, Moses Omoduemeke 6th minute first half goal was enough to secure all 3points for 3SC.

Reacting to the loss, Coach of Niger Tornadoes, Abubakar Bala Mohammed assured that his boys would put up a better performance next time.

Assistant coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Kabiru Alausa gave thanks to God for the victory, promising to work on the conversion rate of the team to get a result in the next fixture away to Kwara United.

Shooting Stars Sports Club next fixture will be a Southwest Derby against Kwara United who lost to Kano Pillars by 2-1.

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3SC Boss Appeals for Large Turn out Against Lobi Stars FC

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The Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan (Akoro), has charged the fans and supporters of the club, to use the Easter celebration period in seeking the face of God for the progress of the club and the state.

The 3SC boss, in his Easter goodwill message, to Christians, on behalf of the club, called on them to appreciate the Lord Almighty for the grace to see this year’s celebration in peace.

“On behalf of the Management, Staff and Players of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), I want to use his medium to congratulate all Christians, particularly fans and supporters of this great club, home and abroad, on this year’s Easter celebrations.

“While I want us to thank God for the gift of life, I want to encourage us to make use of the lessons, the dead of the Lord Jesus Christ thought us and to continue to pray and hope for the best for the state”.

Meanwhile, the 3SC helmsman has called on all the supporters and fans of the Oluyole Warriors to come out in their large numbers on Saturday, to back their darling team when they take on Lobi Stars of Makurdi, in a matchday 23 fixture.

“I am passionately appealing to our supporters and fans to come out en mass tomorrow (Saturday) and be our twelfth player against Lobi Stars of Makurdi. 

“While we are fully prepared to make you happy by securing the all-important three-point, we need your presence and support for this to be achieved on Saturday,” added Honorable Olaniyan.

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Makinde Appoints Former Deputy Speaker As 3SC Administrator

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Chief Babatunde Olaniyan, a former Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, as the Sole Administrator of the Shooting Stars Football Club (3SC), Ibadan.

In the appointment letter signed on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, the governor congratulated Chief Olaniyan and urged him to discharge his duties with absolute loyalty, dedication, and diligence.

”I am delighted to inform you that the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, has graciously approved your appointment as a Sole Administrator for Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) with effect from 24th February 2022,” the letter read.

Chief Olaniyan, who holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Kinetics and Health Education from the University of Ibadan, is a Nigerian Football Grade 1 Referee, who has also occupied the seat of the Chairman, Oyo State Football Referee Academy since 2004.

He has also served as Premier League Football Match Commissioner since 2010.

The newly-appointed Sole Administrator of 3SC was first elected into the Oyo State House of Assembly in 1987, representing Constituency 1, Ibadan North State.

He was re-elected to represent the same Constituency as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2004, while he was also elected to the House of Assembly from the same Constituency in 2011 on the ticket of the Accord Party, during which he served as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly till 2015.

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Governor Makinde Declares Dimeji Lawal Acting General Manager For 3SC

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Oyo state Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced Ex International, Dimeji Lawal as the club Acting General Manager following the death of the 3sc general manager,Rasheed Balogun recently.

Governor Makinde has also promised upward review of the monthly subvention of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC with effect from February this month. 

He made the announcement while unveiling newly recruited players of the club at the Agodi Governor’s office,Ibadan.

Speaking with members of management of the team led by Mr Dimeji Lawal, Governor Makinde pledged his unflinching support to the Oluyole warrior noting that the review would assist the team.

The Governor who commended the team on its victory over Heartland FC of Oweri, urged it and its new signings to secure continental ticket for their teaming fans.

He however pledged to do everything humanly possible to support the family of the former General Manager of the team, Late Rasheed Balogun.

Earlier, the state commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, thanked the governor on his efforts to make the team relevant, promising that the team’s aspirations shall be achieved at the end of the season.

The new acting General Manager, Dimeji Lawal, pledged to justify the confidence that the Governor reposed in him to take the club to the next level.

Highlight of the event was the unveiling of Czech Republic based Player, Sunday Faleye, two Katsina United players, Acreche Sunday and Niyi Adekunle, while a minute of silence was observed for the departed soul of the team General Manager, Rasheed Balogun.

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Makinde Insists To See 3SC At Continental Level, As Club Unveils Three New Signings

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, insisted on Thursday that his administration will continue to support the management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) to become the number one team on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) sphere.

The governor added that he would like to see the team participate in continental football this season, stating that though the team’s recent results were commendable, they should not relent until they become number 1 on the NPFL table.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde stated these while receiving the management of 3SC, at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan
The team which was led by its Technical Adviser, Mr. Dimeji Lawal was in the Governor’s office to officially present the Club’s new signings.

The governor, who unveiled the three new players that recently joined the 3SC – Sunday Faleye, Sunday Akreche and Niyi Adekunle – said the Club’s monthly subventions will be increased starting from February 2022.

He equally commiserated with the team and the family of the immediate past General Manager, the late Mr. Rasheed Balogun, noting that his government would do everything it is supposed to do for his family.

This was as he announced that the Technical Adviser and Team Manager of the Club, ex-Super Eagles player, Dimeji Lawal, would act as General Manager until the government takes a decision on the issue.

He said: “I know you guys are doing well and I want to say congratulations on your result. I want to commend the management for a job well done. You are number 6 on the table now but we want to see you on number 1 and I know you can do it.

“I have been following the trend since you got promoted to the premiership division. Some of the things that the team manager mentioned are germane. 

“From some of the things we have done, few things came up. One, is the structure of the team. As a result of the loss of the General Manager, we felt the position should not be vacant. So, I consulted and what will happen is, Dimeji Lawal will play the dual role of Team Manager as well as acting General Manager pending when we can have clarity.

“When the financial request came, we thought of how to get the players in within the period available for us. We felt that, structurally, if we want the team to do well, there must be a way to respond quickly because we know you would need support. So, I decided to look for something close to a sole administrator and I will take the team under the Governor’s Office, which means every time you need anything, you can come directly to me and I will give the support to the team.

“Quite frankly, I want to see this team play at the continental level next year and I want to take responsibility for that by having to keep direct channel with the administration of the team.

“The last thing we also noticed from the challenges we have had to face in the last couple of weeks is the fact that the same subvention you were getting when you played in the NNL is still what you have right now, even though you have to cover the entire country and you also have players that may be more expensive than the players that you used to have. So, we have decided to do something about the subvention.

“We will increase the subventions and it will be directly under my office. But I will ensure that the entire money that will be released through that channel is properly utilised for the benefit of the club and the welfare of the players. And if I need to add personal money, I will do it for us to get our desired result. So, from this month of February, you will have an increase in your subvention and it will be released immediately.”

The governor equally charged the new signings to put in their best to deliver good results to the Club and the state, as, according to him, Oyo State people would not let them off if they do not produce the expected positive results.

He added that the government will also give appropriate reward if the Club can deliver on expectations, saying: “To our new players, we have a vision and Ibadan people would want you to deliver a good result. They will give you the support but don’t let them down. 

“On that note, I want to wish you success as part of the team. If we achieve the target of continental football next year, you can be sure that I will be here to give appropriate rewards to you all.”

Earlier, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede, appreciated the governor for fulfilling all promises made to the Club.

Fakorede, who presented the trio of Faleye, Akreche and Adekunle as the new signings of 3SC, said the purpose of the visit was to “familiarize our new players with you. We would like to appreciate you for what you have been doing for the Club and all this is because we have a governor who is interested in sports and not looking back.

“You assured us that within two years, the Shooting Stars would get back to playing in the elite league and this surely happened. It was not just empty words, you knew what to do to actually make it possible for us.

“So, thank you very much for the love you have for the team and for fulfilling your promises.”

Similarly, the Team Manager, Lawal, appreciated Governor Makinde for his love and passion for the Club, stating that the governor has kept every promise he made to 3SC.

In attendance at the event were the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi; Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola; Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola and other political functionaries. 

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Sports Commentator Frowns at Employment of Foreign Coaches for Super Eagles

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A sports commentator and former media aide to shooting stars football club of Ibadan, Mr Jubril Arowolo has thrown his weight behind appointments of local coaches for the Super Eagles.

Mr Arowolo made this known while featuring on straight talk, an interview programme on Premier 93.5 FM.

Mr Arowolo who commended the performances of the super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen at the ongoing AFCON 2021 said the employment of foreign coaches was a waste of resources.

Mr Arowolo said the head coach was capable of taking the team through to final and winning the cup.

He expressed hope that the Augustine Eguavoen tutored boys will maintain their perfect start to the tournament when they face Guinea Bissau in their final group game on Wednesday.

The former 3SC media aide appealed to government at all levels and relevant authorities to develop sports at the grassroots.

Mr Arowolo said harnessing the full potentials of football would boast the Nation’s internally generated revenue.

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3SC Emerges Champions of GSM Preseason Tournament

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Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan have retained the trophy of the Governor Seyi Makinde Preseason Tournament which the club won last year. 

The Oluyole Warriors defeated Oyo state Housing Corporation by four goals to nothing at the final of the competition held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. 

Gafar Olafimihan opened scoring in the twenty second minute of the encounter, while Malomo Taofeek made it two goals in the thirty seventh minute. 

Odeyemi Ebenezer and Seyi Okeowo both scored the third and fourth goal in the second half to seal the title for shooting stars sports club of Ibadan. 

Ilaji FC are third place winners after defeating Ogbomoso zonal football Association by three goals to one.  

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Oyo State Revives Governor’s Cup

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Oyo State government has announced that Governor’s Cup Football Competition, which has been rested for eight years, will be held before the end of the year.

The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Seun Fakorede, announced this at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Planning Committee of the 2021 Governor’s Cup Football Competition.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun said the Director, Sports Administration, Mrs Olubisi Adegoke, who represented the commissioner, said the competition was targeted at discovering talents from the 33 local government areas and the 35 local council development areas (LCDAs)

Mr Fakorede said this would be done through the state educational zones, noting that the government had spelt out regulations that would govern the game.

The regulations for the competition include two years banishment for any public or private school that feature mercenaries in their team.

Also, free entry forms would be out as soon as possible, as the competition would be based on knockout from the local to zonal competitions, before the quarter, semifinals and final stages.

“This competition is coming back after eight years of its stoppage and it is meant to fish put talents from the grassroots in our public and private secondary schools.

“It is the wish of the government that, this time around, provisions will be made to ensure the competition is made enduring and will not stop again.

“As much as the state government wants to build talents, we have the mandate to instill discipline. We expect them to conform with the rules and regulations guiding the competition.

“No use of mercenaries and violation of the rules. Any school found guilty of these irregularities will be banished from the competition for two years.

The Commissioner said the age limit of participating students has been pegged at 17 years, as the essence of the competition is to bring out the spirit of sportsmanship and showcase of talent and right values.

Representatives of the Shootings Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso are expected to be at the competitions in order to scout for talents among the competing schools.

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3SC Crushes Ekiti United 6-0 To Clinch NPFL Return

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Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, 3SC, have gained promotion from the Nigeria National League, NNL, to the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.

The Oluyole warriors secured one of the four tickets of the elite league after defeating Ekiti United by six goals to nothing at the ongoing NNL Super Eight tournament ongoing in Enugu state.

The Edith Agoye boys had opened their campaign at the tournament with a two goals to one victory over Bendel Insurance and played a one goal apiece draw in their second game against Remo Stars.

With this result, Shooting Stars finished with seven points from three matches to qualify for the semifinal of the NNL Super Eight in addition to clinching the NPFL Ticket.

Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance will jostle for the fourth NPFL ticket.

Niger Tornadoes and Gombe United have earlier clinched the first two NPFL Tickets.

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan was relegated to the lower division from NPFL in 2017.

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Gov. Makinde Registers First Goal at The Remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasigba

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Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan this evening defeated NK Tabor Sezana of Slovenia by four goals to nothing in an exhibition match decided at the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.

The exhibition match was played despite the heavy rain during the official commissioning of the stadium.

Earlier in a novelty match between former Shooting Stars Sports Club players and former players of the super Eagles, Governor Seyi Makinde opened the goal chart via a spot kick for Shooting Stars side while Austin Jay Jay Okocha equalised for the former super Eagles players to end the game one all.

Speaking at the programme, Governor Seyi Makinde stated that the remodeled Sports Complex would accommodate modern day sporting facilities.

Governor Makinde assured that the state government would continue to provide people friendly projects.

Hip hop artistes, Teni the entertainer, Qdot and Fuji musician, Taye Currency were on ground to entertain the teeming spectators at the ten thousand seater stadium. 

Dignitaries present at the ceremony included former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, two serving State Governors, politicians and notable sports administrators.

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Ajibade Babalade’s Death, Untimely, Painful – 3SC

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The entire Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan family mourns the departure to a journey of no return of our former player and Team Manager Ajibade Babalade.

According to the media officer of the club, Tosin Omojola “The news of Kunde’s death was shocking and unbelievable

“”The exit of Ajjbade is untimely and too painful for us, considering the fact that he was bubbling with life before the sad development occurred.

“Kunde contributed his own quota to making Shooting Stars a team to reckon with both in Nigeria and the continent of Africa.

“We recall his contributions during the 1996 campaign in the African Champions Cup where he scored a great goal in the first leg of the final match against Zamalek of Egypt in Ibadan.

“We cannot also forget his role in helping the team gain promotion to the topflight in 2003,  displaying a high level of commitment on the pitch, alongside Dimeji Lawal, in the midst of young players.

“He was named the club’ s Team Manager in 2017, a position he adequately held before his exit from the club.

“This is a monumental loss, not only to Shooting Stars but to the entire football fraternity in Nigeria.

“We pray that God grants him eternal rest and give his family the fortitude to bear this heavy loss”.

Meanwhile, the General Manager of 3SC, Rasheed Balogun found it hard to speak when the news of Ajibade Babalade’s death was broken to him.

“I am dumbfounded, I don’t know what to say because I can’t understand this,” said Balogun who was close to tears while trying to comment.

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Bode Oyewole was a hardworking sports administrator – Ojo-Oba

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Living a life that pleases God should be taken as top priority in every individual’s daily dealings.

The Venerable, Saint Mark Anglican Church, Olomi Ibadan, Dan Oyewole, said this during the funeral sermon of a former chairman, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC and former staff of Radio Nigeria, Elder Bode Oyewole.

Venerable Oyewole who described death as inevitable, said it was important for Christians to live a Christ-like life.

One of the daughters of the deceased, Miss Iyabo Oyewole, who was short of words, maintained that her father was the best in the world.

Former Secretary General, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Dr Bolaji Ojo-Oba described late Oyewole as a hardworking sports administrator.

Also speaking with Radio Nigeria, a former deputy speaker, Oyo state House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Tunde Olaniyan said the deceased would be greatly missed for his elderly advice.

Elder Bode Oyewole who died last Tuesday at the age of sixty-eight, retired as principal officer of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan, was also a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo state council, and was the Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Kolapo Ishola of Oyo state.

His body had been laid to rest at the Church Cemetery, Olomi, Ibadan.

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Football Club Owners Association Mourns Bode Oyewole, Henrietta Ukaigwe

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The Football club Owners Association of Nigeria has described the deaths of Former Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club ELDER Bode Oyewole, and a board member of the Nigeria Women Football League Henrietta Ukaigwe as  shocking

The two important Football personalities in Nigeria, died on Tuesday. 

The body in a condolence message jointly signed by the Chairman Barr Isaac Danladi and the Executive Secretary Alloy Chukwuemeka said the deaths of the two football personalities have created a big vacuum considering their  untapped wealth of experience. 

The statement says the two legends will be remembered for their humility and professionalism in journalism aside their contributions to the development of Football

The Association commiserate with the Nigeria Football family, the Nigeria Women Football League, the Management and fans of 3SC, the NUJ, Lagos SWAN and their immediate families and friends and prayed for the repose of their souls. 

Elder Bode Oyewole was until his death a former boss of Shooting stars FC Ibadan, a seasoned journalist and NFF accredited NPFL match commissioner. 

On the other hand late Henrietta Ukaigwe was a frontline promoter and advocate for the growth and development of female Football in Nigeria. 

She was the founder of Female Football Interest Group FFIG and a seasoned sports writer with special passion for female Football. 

Until her death Henrietta Ukaigwe was a board member of the Nigeria Women Football League. 

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Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan Calls for Justice in Conclusion of the 2019/20 League

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The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, of Ibadan, wishes to call on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to allow justice and fairness prevail in its final decision making on the ongoing debate on how to end the 2019/20 season.

In a statement by the club’s Media Officer, Tosin Omojola, the management of rejected the resolution by clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, calling for the cancelation of the entire season including that of the Nigeria National League, NNL, and other leagues.

“To put the record straight, we state unequivocally, that 3SC as a club, has no business dabbling into the issues of the NPFL, which is a separate league on its own”, the statement adds.

It notes that 3SC has no issue with NPFL clubs’ decision to end the season, using the Point Per Game (PPG) format to determine who wins the league and which teams pick continental tickets, however, the concern is centered on the resolution of the League Management Company or NPFL to call for the cancelation of the 2019/20 season of the NNL.

“We wish to state categorically here that, since the NNL is not an appendage of the NPFL, it has no right whatsoever to take any decision on the running of the NNL, therefore, approving the proposal of the NPFL by the NFF, is unreasonable, disrespectful and infringing on the right of clubs in the NNL”.

The statement further explains that the NFF should know, that giving its nod to the proposal, portends great danger for the Nigerian league, considering the fact that NNL clubs are also part of the league and therefore, deserved to be carried along in decision making as stakeholders.

The club regards the proposal of canceling the season as inhuman, unfair and high level wickedness as it showed that those behind it are less concerned about the 42 clubs participating in the NNL.

“For instance, 3SC as a club, started preparing for the 2019/20 season since a year ago and you will recall that the season did not start until the tail end of October”.

The release says in preparing for the season, human efforts and huge resources were involved and canceling the season, will amount to waste of human efforts and financial resources, pumped in by the financier of the club the Oyo State Government.

“We wonder why and how the risk of embarking on rigours and tortuous journeys to different parts of the country, with attendant insecurity in some places, coupled with taxpayers money spent on the club by its financier, were not considered by the apostles of NNL cancelation”.

The management points out that the money spent on securing the services of players from other clubs, securing licenses through the registration of the players, as well as huge money spent on officials, staff and other logistics for the season could not go down the drain.

Shooting stars management therefore opines that if the NFF eventually approves or accepts the use of PPG in the NPFL, same can be applied in the NNL, a playoff of the two top teams in each group of the NNL can be organized to determine the four clubs that will be promoted to the NPFL and since the NPFL clubs have agreed that no team will be relegated, then there could be a 24 team format just like in the 2017/18 season.

The club while appealing to the NFF to toe the path of honour, honesty and transparency in taking a decision that would be acceptable to every stakeholder in the Nigerian league, which of course include clubs in the NPFL, NNL, NLO and the NWPL for the good of the game and for the sake of fair play, which is the slogan of the world football governing body, FIFA, stresses the need for the Sport Ministry and other relevant bodies concerned to allow justice and fairness to be the order of the day in order to save the nation’s football.

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Sports Ministry Takes Step to Transform 3SC

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Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, alongside some stakeholders have come up with some recommendations on ways to put an end to the disappointing result recorded by Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan in the just concluded Nigeria National League season.

Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, alongside some stakeholders have come up with some recommendations on ways to put an end to the disappointing result recorded by Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan in the just concluded Nigeria National League season.

According to a statement by the media officer of the ministry, Olubukola Ibikunle, the meeting which was presided over by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olubisi Adegoke, the stakeholders deliberated on various issues that could revive the glory of the Oluyole warriors.

The meeting was sequel to the 3-0 thrashing of Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan by Akwa Starlets in the just concluded Nigerian National League play-off decided in Asaba, Delta state, last Monday, which deprived the Ibadan Darling team a Premier league ticket.

Mrs. Adegoke said the recommendations have been forwarded to Governor Seyi Makinde for approval.

She assured supporters of 3SC both at home and abroad that the state government would do everything within its powers to ensure the return of lost glory of the Oluyole Warriors.

Representatives from Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, Oyo State sports council, Oyo State Football Association and major football stakeholders attended the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports complex, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State.

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