
Shooting Stars praised for CAF Confederation Cup qualification
Kehinde Olaosebikan, a prominent APC figure in Oyo State, has congratulated Shooting Stars Sports Club for securing a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. The club earned this achievement after finishing third in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Olaosebikan credited the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and other stakeholders for the club’s resurgence. He called for increased backing as the team prepares for continental competition.
Match highlights
- Kehinde Olaosebikan praised Shooting Stars Sports Club for qualifying for the 2026/2027 CAF Confederation Cup.
- The club’s third-place finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League secured their return to continental football.
- Olaosebikan highlighted the positive influence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes.
- He urged the Oyo State Government and wealthy residents to provide financial support for the club’s campaign.
- Shooting Stars ended a 27-year absence from continental football, finishing with 60 points from 38 matches.