Shooting Stars respond to pitch concerns after NPFL warning
The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club has blamed the poor condition of the Lekan Salami Stadium pitch on the dry season. The club received a notice from the Nigeria Premier Football League board declaring the pitch unsuitable for matches. In response, Shooting Stars highlighted ongoing efforts to improve the playing surface. The club remains committed to meeting league standards and providing a safe environment for games.
Match highlights
- The Nigeria Premier Football League board informed Shooting Stars that the Lekan Salami Stadium is no longer suitable for NPFL matches.
- The club was asked to choose between the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, and the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, for their home fixtures, with a reply required by the close of business on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- The poor pitch condition led the Nigeria Football Federation to move the U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between the Falconets and Senegal to the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
- Shooting Stars stated that they have intensified pitch maintenance, grass treatment, levelling, and regular watering in recent weeks.
- The team is currently sixth in the 2025/26 season with 35 points after 23 matches.
