Match Preview: Oluyole Warriors aim to bounce back with Ikon Allah Boys after derby defeat
Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan will seek to put their derby loss against Remo Stars on matchday six behind them as they host Niger Tornadoes at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Sunday, 5 November 2023, at 4:00 pm.
The Oluyole Warriors were outplayed by Remo Stars in the highly anticipated Southwest derby during the midweek matchday six fixtures, which the Sky Blue Stars won 3-0.
The loss caused 3SC to drop slightly in the standings, placing them in fourth place. A victory in Ibadan on Sunday could propel the Warriors back to the top of the table if other results favour them.
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— Shooting Stars SC (@ShootingSc) November 4, 2023
Niger Tornadoes, on the other hand, were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Enyimba and currently sit 15th in the standings with just 7 points from 6 games.
3SC’s captain, Malomo Taofeek, expressed in the club’s Facebook post released ahead of the game: “Now that we are back home, we have no option but to make up for the loss and erase those painful memories. Sunday’s game against Niger Tornadoes presents the best opportunity for us to do that.”
However, Niger Tornadoes have faced defeat in all their visits to Ibadan since 2011, losing in all five games played during that period.
Vice-captain Ghali Falke has missed the previous two games due to injury, and it remains uncertain if the right-back will be available against Tornadoes on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Darlington Ovuda also sustained an injury against Remo Stars and may be unavailable for selection as well.
