Shooting Stars Eliminates Lobi Stars , Secures Federation’s Cup Round of 16 Slot

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan have progressed to the round of 16 of the Federation Cup with a 2- 0 victory over Lobi Stars of Markudi.

A goal in each half by Christian Pyagbara and Mustapha Adam six minute and 74th minutes respectively were all the Oluyole Warriors needed to subdue their opponents at Awka City Stadium on Wednesday.

It would have been harvest of goals for the Ibadan soccer lords in the first half but Adewale Yusuf, Ayobami Junior, skipper Taofeek Malomo, Monday Gideon and Muritala Taiye unluckily missed begging chances.

The second half saw Lobi Stars trying to change the tide of the game and could have grabbed the equaliser but goalkeeper Okemute Odah pulled a fantastic save to ensure his side keep the slim slim lead.

Shooting stars now shift focus to the NPFL match day 33 fixture against Katsina United, scheduled for Sunday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.