NPFL24: Kareem Ayinde’s goal gives 3SC win over Kano Pillars

Kareem Ayinde celebrating his goal against Kano Pillars (© Shooting Stars SC/Facebook)

It was all joy yesterday for Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan as they continued their superb form at the Lekan Salami Stadium with a one-nil victory over Kano Pillars.

Kareem Ayinde, once again, played the supersub after he came on in the second half to make the difference for the Oluyole Warriors who had played out a goalless first half.

The substitute latched onto a fine pass from midfield dynamo Ayobami Junior before firing a left-footed strike beyond the stretching Kano Pillars goalkeeper Galadima to send the home fans into rapturous joy.

The Oluyole warriors could have gotten more goals but Galadima showed great reflexes to keep the scores at one-nil with league legend Rabiu Ali clipping the crossbar with a freekick at the other end.

Midfielder Abdullahi Lawal, who trudged off the pitch to a rousing ovation from all stands in the stadium when he was replaced by the returning Alex Agahowa, left his manager sweating as regards the injury he picked during the thrilling encounter.

Gbenga Ogunbote‘s Warriors worked hard to earn their first clean sheet at home with the win sending them third on the league table with 17points – same as table toppers Doma United and Lobi stars.

The Oluyole Warriors will now face Lobi Stars away from home next weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday ten encounter.