Shooting Stars relocate to Abeokuta for home match against Warri Wolves
Shooting Stars Sports Club will play their Nigeria Premier Football League fixture against Warri Wolves at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The club had requested to continue hosting matches at their traditional home ground in Ibadan, but this was declined due to the poor condition of the pitch. Shooting Stars now face logistical and emotional challenges as they adjust to playing away from their usual base. Both teams are closely matched in the league standings, promising a competitive encounter.
Match highlights
- Shooting Stars will host Warri Wolves at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta after their request to use the Lekan Salami Stadium was denied.
- The pitch at their Ibadan home ground was deemed unsuitable for television broadcast, prompting the move.
- The club is currently eighth on the table with 35 points from 24 matches, having won two and lost three of their last five games.
- Warri Wolves are just one point behind in 10th place, with recent results showing two wins, two losses, and a draw.
- The match will kick off at 4pm, with Jahlove Chukwuka as referee, assisted by Nura Ali and Scholastica Ikeobi, and broadcast live on NPFL Live Propel Sports, AfroSport, and FRCN.
