Euromatch NPFL: Shooting Stars Edge Bendel Insurance 2-1 In Ibadan

Shooting Stars secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 13 encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Friday night.

The match appeared destined for a goalless draw until the hosts struck twice in the closing stages to claim all three points.

Olakunle Akala broke the deadlock in the 84th minute before Qamar Adegoke doubled Shooting Stars’ advantage two minutes into stoppage time.

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Alex Oweilayefa, however, pulled one back for Bendel Insurance with the final kick of the game, but it was not enough to prevent the visitors from suffering defeat.

The victory lifted Shooting Stars to seventh position on the NPFL standings with 18 points from 13 matches.

Bendel Insurance retained second place with 21 points from the same number of matches.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.